The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars:
The son of Geber was in charge of Ramoth-gilead. He governed the towns of Jair (who was Manasseh's son) that were in Gilead. He also ruled over the region of Argob in Bashan, which had sixty large cities with walls and bronze gates.
This verse describes one of Solomon's regional governors who was responsible for managing a large territory with sixty fortified cities.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a list describing King Solomon's twelve district governors who administered different regions of Israel around 970-930 BC. These governors were responsible for collecting taxes and providing supplies for the royal court, each taking turns supporting the kingdom for one month per year. The territories mentioned (Gilead and Bashan) were located east of the Jordan River and were known for their strategic importance and prosperity.
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