בֶּן־גֶּ֫בֶר (ben-ge.ver)
ben-ge.ver
Ben-Geber
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name ben-geber appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, at 1 Kings 4:13. It identifies a specific official under King Solomon’s administration. The phrase literally translates to "son of Geber" or potentially "son of a man," depending on whether Geber is treated as a proper name or a common noun.
As a rare title, it highlights the detailed record-keeping of Solomon’s government. The text lists him as an officer responsible for a particular district, linking his authority directly to his father. This brief mention preserves a small fragment of the administrative structure that supported the United Monarchy.
Because the name occurs in just this one verse, it serves as a precise historical marker rather than a theological concept. It reminds readers that the biblical narrative includes specific individuals who managed the practical affairs of the kingdom, anchoring the royal story in real, named people.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name ben-geber appears only once in Scripture, marking a specific official under King Solomon (1 Kings 4:13). This brief mention reminds us that God’s work often involves practical administration and organized service. The biblical narrative includes real people who managed the daily affairs of the kingdom, anchoring the royal story in historical reality.
For your faith, this detail encourages trust in God’s providence. He uses structured systems and named individuals to carry out His purposes. Even when we do not see the full picture, we can be confident that our Lord oversees both the grand plans and the specific details of life.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Geber1×
- Ben-1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- גֶּ֖בֶר1×
- בֶּן\־1×
Key Verses
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I Kings 4:13
Ben Geber, in Ramoth Gilead (the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead, belonged to him; and the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, sixty great cities with walls and bronze bars, belonged to him);
This verse identifies ben-geber as an official responsible for the district of Ramoth Gilead, highlighting his role in Solomon's administrative structure.