Person Old Testament
Geber
Geber, the son of Uri, was one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to provide food for the royal household. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 4:19.
Why it matters. Son of Uri; one of Solomon's twelve district governors.
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Geber
Geber, the son of Uri, is mentioned in 1Ki.4.19 as one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon. Solomon divided his kingdom into twelve districts, each governed by an appointed official. These governors were responsible for providing food for the royal household, each for one month of the year (1Ki.4.7). Geber was assigned the district of Gilead, which included the territories of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan (1Ki.4.19). These territories were located east of the Jordan River and were known for their fertile lands and abundant livestock (Num.32.1-5). Geber's appointment as governor of this region highlights Solomon's effective administration and the prosperity of his kingdom. The system of district governors ensured a steady supply of resources for the royal court and demonstrated Solomon's wisdom in managing his realm.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Kings (1 verse)