1 Kings 4:18

¹⁸ Shimei son of Ela-in Benjamin;

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Other Translations of 1 Kings 4:18

King James Version

¹⁸ Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:

English Standard Version

¹⁸ Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

The Message

¹⁸ Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin;

New King James Version

¹⁸ Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin;

New Living Translation

¹⁸ Shimei son of Ela, in Benjamin.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 4:18

Commentary on 1 Kings 4:1-19

(Read 1 Kings 4:1-19)

In the choice of the great officers of Solomon's court, no doubt, his wisdom appeared. Several are the same that were in his father's time. A plan was settled by which no part of the country was exhausted to supply his court, though each sent its portion.