KJV ORIGINAL
Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Shimei, the son of Elah, was in charge of the territory of Benjamin.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists one of Solomon's twelve district governors who was responsible for administering the region of Benjamin.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a list of Solomon's twelve district governors who were responsible for providing food and supplies for the royal household, each serving one month per year. The tribe of Benjamin was a small but strategically important territory located between the northern and southern kingdoms, and it included Jerusalem's surrounding areas.
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