Name Meaning: The name "Geber" is derived from the Hebrew word "גֶּבֶר" (gever), which means "man" or "strong man." It is a common name in ancient Hebrew culture, often signifying strength or valor.

Biblical References:

1. Geber, Son of Uri: Geber is mentioned in the context of King Solomon's administrative organization. In 1 Kings 4:19, Geber is identified as one of the twelve district governors appointed by Solomon to provide provisions for the king and his household. The verse states: "Geber son of Uri—in the land of Gilead (the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan)—was the only governor over the land." This indicates that Geber was responsible for a significant and strategic region, encompassing territories previously ruled by notable kings Sihon and Og.

2. Geber, Son of Geber: Another mention of Geber is found in 1 Kings 4:13, where a different Geber, referred to as "the son of Geber," is listed as one of Solomon's officials. The verse reads: "Ben-Geber, in Ramoth-gilead (the villages of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead were his, as well as the region of Argob in Bashan with its sixty great cities with walls and bronze bars)." This Geber was responsible for the region of Ramoth-gilead, a significant area known for its fortified cities.

Historical and Cultural Context:

The role of district governors during Solomon's reign was crucial for maintaining the kingdom's stability and prosperity. Each governor was responsible for a specific region, tasked with collecting taxes and providing supplies for the royal court. The mention of Geber in this administrative context highlights the organized and expansive nature of Solomon's kingdom, which required efficient management and oversight.

The regions associated with Geber, particularly Gilead and Bashan, were known for their fertile lands and strategic importance. These areas had a history of conquest and settlement by the Israelites, as seen in the accounts of Sihon and Og, whose lands were taken by the Israelites under Moses' leadership (Numbers 21:21-35).

Theological Significance:

The appointment of Geber and other governors reflects the wisdom and administrative acumen attributed to Solomon. It underscores the biblical theme of divine order and governance, where leaders are appointed to ensure the well-being and prosperity of God's people. The efficient management of resources and territories is seen as a reflection of God's provision and blessing upon Israel during Solomon's reign.

Legacy:

While the biblical text provides limited information about Geber's personal life or achievements, his inclusion in the list of Solomon's officials signifies his importance in the administration of the kingdom. Geber's role as a governor over key regions highlights the interconnectedness of leadership, responsibility, and divine blessing in the biblical narrative.Geber

manly, strong

Geber

(manly).

1. The son of Geber resided in the fortress of Ramoth-gilead, and had charge of Havoth-jair and the district of Argob. (1 Kings 4:13) (B.C. 1013).
2. Geber the son of Uri had a district south of the former --the "land of Gilead." (1 Kings 4:19)

A valiant man, (1 Kings 4:19), one of Solomon's purveyors, having jurisdiction over a part of Gilead, comprising all the kingdom of Sihon and part of the kingdom of Og (Deuteronomy 2; 31). GEBER

ge'-ber (gebher, "man," "strong one"):

(1) According to 1 Kings 4:13 the King James Version the father of one of the 12 officers who provided food for Solomon and his household (but here the Revised Version (British and American) "Ben-geber"). His district lay to the Northeast of Jordan.

(2) Another, and the last in the list of Solomon's commissariat officers (1 Kings 4:19). His district was also East of the Jordan, but probably to the South of that named in connection with the official of 4:13 (the Revised Version (British and American) "Ben-geber"). According to the rendering of English Versions of the Bible, he is said to have been "the only officer that was in the land." Unless the text, which presents some difficulties, is corrupt, as some suppose, it probably means that this large region was assigned to one official because less able than the others to furnish the required supplies.

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6100. Etsyon Geber -- a city on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba
Etsyon Geber. 6099, 6100. Etsyon Geber. 6101 . a city on the shore of
the Gulf of Aqaba. Transliteration: Etsyon Geber Phonetic ...
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1127. Ben-geber -- "son of a man," one of Solomon's leaders
Ben-geber. 1126, 1127. Ben-geber. 1128 . "son of a man," one of Solomon's
leaders. Transliteration: Ben-geber Phonetic Spelling ...
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1398. Geber -- an Israelite name
... 1397, 1398. Geber. 1399 . an Israelite name. Transliteration: Geber Phonetic
Spelling: (gheh'-ber) Short Definition: Geber. ... name NASB Word Usage Geber (1). ...
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1397. geber -- man
... 1396, 1397. geber. 1398 . man. Transliteration: geber Phonetic Spelling:
(gheh'-ber) Short Definition: man. ... 1396, 1397. geber. 1398 . Strong's Numbers.
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1403. Gabriel -- "man of El," an archangel
... Word Origin from geber and el Definition "man of El," an archangel NASB Word Usage
Gabriel (2). Garbriel. ... see HEBREW geber. see HEBREW 'el. 1402, 1403. ...
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1399. gebar -- man
... Word Origin the same as geber, qv. man From gabar; the same as geber; a person --
man. see HEBREW gabar. see HEBREW geber. 1398, 1399. gebar. 1400 . ...
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1368. gibbor -- strong, mighty
... Or (shortened) gibbor {ghib-bore'}; intensive from the same as geber; powerful;
by implication, warrior, tyrant -- champion, chief, X excel, giant, man, mighty ...
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1400. gebar -- man
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to geber Definition man NASB Word Usage
certain (3), man (2), men (15), people (1). certain, man. ...
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Arbel. Shezor. Tarnegola the Upper.
... I render it "Geber, (or Gabara) the upper, which is above Caesarea." Why I render
Tarnegola by Geber, those that are versed in the Talmudic writings will ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 85 arbel shezor tarnegola.htm

Commerce
... For we know (1 Kings 9:26, etc.; 2 Chronicles 8:17, etc.) that King Solomon built
a navy at Ezion-geber, on the Red Sea, which port David had taken. ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 12 commerce.htm

How Solomon Fortified the City of Jerusalem, and Built Great ...
... 4. Moreover, the king built many ships in the Egyptian Bay of the Red Sea, in a
certain place called Ezion-geber: it is now called Berenice, and is not far ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 how solomon fortified.htm

Death.
... deserts. And he has talked with sailors from those ships; from Tarshish and
the far Atlantic, or from Ezion-geber and the Indian seas. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon xviii death.htm

On Friendship with the World
... He first lost his substance: "The ships" they sent out "were broken at Ezion-geber."
And when he was not content with this warning, as well as that of the ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 80 on friendship with.htm

Book 9 Footnotes
... which Tarsus lay; so that he does not appear to have read the text, 1 Kings 22:48,
as our copies do, that ships of Tarshish could lie at Ezion-geber, upon the ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/book 9 footnotes.htm

Results of Transgression
... The commercial advantages of an outlet at the head of the Red Sea were developed
by the construction of "a navy of ships in Ezion-geber, . . . ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 4 results of transgression.htm

The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7. <. ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... i.19-46. **** The itinerary given in Numbers 20:22-29, xxxi., xxxiii.37-49, and
repeated in Bent, ii., brings the Israelites as far as Ezion-geber, in such a ...
/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm

Geber (9 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GEBER. ... Multi-Version Concordance Geber (9 Occurrences).
Numbers 33:35 They traveled from Abronah, and encamped in Ezion Geber. ...
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Ezion-geber (6 Occurrences)
Ezion-geber. Eziongeber, Ezion-geber. E'zion-Ge'ber . Easton's Bible Dictionary
The ... there. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EZION-GEBER. ...
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Ben-geber (1 Occurrence)
Ben-geber. Bengeber, Ben-geber. Benhadad . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia BEN-GEBER. ben-ge'-ber (ben-gebher, "son of ...
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Ezion (7 Occurrences)
... Ezion (7 Occurrences). Numbers 33:35 They traveled from Abronah, and encamped
in Ezion Geber. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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E'zion-Ge'ber (6 Occurrences)
E'zion-Ge'ber. Ezion-geber, E'zion-Ge'ber. Eznite . ... E'zion-Ge'ber (6 Occurrences).
Numbers 33:35 They traveled from Abronah, and encamped in Ezion Geber. ...
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Eziongeber (3 Occurrences)
... of the gulf flowed further into the country than now, as far as `Ain el-Ghudyan,
which is 10 miles up the dry bed of the Arabah, and that Ezion-geber may have ...
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Elath (6 Occurrences)
... the Red Sea. It is first mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:8. It is also mentioned
along with Ezion-geber in 1 Kings 9:26. It was within ...
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Bengeber
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia BEN-GEBER. ben-ge'-ber (ben-gebher, "son
of Geber"; the King James Version son of Geber; the word ...
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Ophir (12 Occurrences)
... name of a land or city somewhere to the South or Southeast of Palestine for which
Solomon's ships along with Phoenician vessels set out from Ezion-geber at the ...
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Fleet (7 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 9:26 And king Solomon made a fleet of ships in Ezion-Geber, which is beside
Eloth, on the shore of the Red Sea, in the land of Edom. (DBY NAS RSV). ...
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