In the bible, Geber is the name of the one of Solomon's twelve deputies (1KI 4:7), in Gilead (1KI 4:18). Meaning of the name: manly, strong. Related names are:
Gilead,
Bashan,
Og (and others ...)
. The translations of Geber in 4 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
جابر in Arabic to
Jabir in French!
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: (1KI 4:13)
Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land. (1KI 4:19)