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Ben-Geber
Ben-Geber
בֶּן־גֶּ֫בֶר ben-ge.ver
Ben-Geber (Hebrew: בֶּן־גֶּ֫בֶר, ben-ge.ver) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at 1 Kings 4:13. In 2025 it was given to 292 children in the United States, ranking 843. Around 85,816 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Jair in 1 Kings 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Ben-Geber
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 292 | Steady |
| All-time total | 85,816 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 1,293 in 1918 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Kings 4:13 |
| Cross-references | 18 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jair co-occurrence Appears with Jair in 1 Kings 4.
- Manasseh co-occurrence Appears with Manasseh in 1 Kings 4.
- Benjamin root Shares the element ben-, “son”.
- Beno root Shares the element ben-, “son”.
- Ben-abinadab root Shares the element ben-, “son”.
- Ben-ammi root Shares the element ben-, “son”.
- Ben-deker root Shares the element ben-, “son”.
- Ben-hadad root Shares the element ben-, “son”.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.13;
son Geber (H1398)
§ Ben-geber = "the son of Geber" or "the son of a man"
an officer of Solomon
Ben-Geber was one of the twelve district governors appointed by Solomon, responsible for the region of Ramoth-gilead.
The biblical story
Ben-Geber is mentioned in 1Ki.4.13 as one of the twelve district governors appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the king and his household. Each governor was responsible for supplying provisions for one month out of the year. Ben-Geber's district was Ramoth-gilead, which included the towns of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead, as well as the region of Argob in Bashan, known for its sixty large walled cities with bronze gate bars. The appointment of these twelve governors was part of Solomon's administrative strategy to ensure the smooth running of his kingdom and the well-being of his court. The text does not provide any further details about Ben-Geber's background, family, or personal characteristics. His inclusion in the list of governors highlights the importance of efficient administration and resource management in Solomon's reign, as well as the extent of Solomon's dominion over the surrounding regions.
Key verses
Ben-Geber appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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The son of Geber, in Ramoth–gilead; to him pertained the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which are in Gilead; to him also pertained the region of Argob, which is in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars:
1 Kings 4:13
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1 Kings (1)
- 1 Kings 4:13