15. Ahimaaz was governor of Naphtali. (He was married to Basemath, Solomon’s daughter.)
16. Baana son of Hushai was governor of Asher and Aloth.
17. Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was governor of Issachar.
18. Shimei son of Ela was governor of Benjamin.
19. Geber son of Uri was governor of Gilead. Gilead had been the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and Og king of Bashan. But Geber was the only governor over this district.
20. There were as many people in Judah and Israel as grains of sand on the seashore. The people ate, drank, and were happy.