Geber
Geber, the son of Uri, was one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to provide food for the royal household.
The name Geber means “manly, strong”
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Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Kings 4:19; only referred to as Geber (גֶּ֫בֶר); a son of Uri; father of Ben-Geber.
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Alternative names
- גֶּ֫בֶרGeber
Mentions
- Geber son of Uri in the land of Gilead, including the territories of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan. There was also one governor in the land of Judah.