1 Kings 4:8 Meaning and Explanation
“And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The roster of the twelve district officers begins with the officer stationed in the hill country of Ephraim.
What Does 1 Kings 4:8 Mean?
The narrator now lists the twelve governors by their territories. The first oversees the hill country of Ephraim, a central and fertile region. Several officers in this list are named only as "the son of" a father, a recording style that fixes their lineage even where their own name is brief.
Such lists may read quickly, yet each name represents a real life given to service in its place. God's purposes move forward not only through famous figures but through countless faithful stewards whose names are barely remembered. That Scripture preserves them at all is a reminder that no faithful service is finally lost or forgotten before the Lord.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Kings 4:8
What does 1 Kings 4:8 mean?
The roster of the twelve district officers begins with the officer stationed in the hill country of Ephraim.