1 Kings 4:13Ben Geber, in Ramoth Gilead (to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; even to him pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, sixty great cities with walls and bronze bars);
The setting
Ramoth Gilead, ~950 BC. Eastern frontier of Solomon's kingdom. Ben Geber governed territory across the Jordan River, including 60 fortified cities, modern-day Jordan.
The emotion here: awed at recording the scope of Solomon's unprecedented control
The original word
chowmah (חומה) — massive defensive walls, not simple barriers but fortress systems
Why it matters
These 60 cities were fortified with double walls and massive gates — archaeological proof of Solomon's military engineering
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 4:13
Sixty FORTIFIED cities in one district shows this wasn't peaceful administration — this was military occupation of hostile territory
Common misconceptionThis sounds like peaceful prosperity, but it's actually describing military occupation — Solomon controlled hostile territory through massive fortifications and governors who were essentially military commanders.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 4:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 4:13 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include organization, geography. Notable phrases: Ben Geber; Ramoth Gilead; towns of Jair.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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