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1 Kings 4

1 Kings 4:3

Solomon’s Princes · 1 Kings 4:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
Traditional
Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.
Literal
Elihoreph and Ahijah the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud, the recorder;
Latin
Elihoreph et Ahia filii Sisa scribæ: Josaphat filius Ahilud a commentariis:

Original

Hebrew
English
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

Notes

1 Kings 4:3

  • The court secretaries were state officials and Solomon’s private secretaries. Shisha, the father of Elihoreph and Ahijah, had served David in this role (2 Samuel 8:17; 20:25; 1 Chronicles 18:16).

  • The royal historian acted as the chief of protocol for palace events and ceremonies. In ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, these officials often represented the king in important talks (see 2 Kings 18:18; 2 Chronicles 34:8).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

People

Ahijah: Son of Seraiah (or 'Shisha'), a scribe during Solomon's reign Ahilud: Father of Jehoshaphat and Baana, officials under David and Solomon Elihoreph: A scribe of King Solomon Jehoshaphat: Recorder for David and Solomon Seraiah: David's scribe, also known as Shavsha, Sheva, Sheya, or Shisha

Glossary

Ahijah Ahilud Eliakim Elihoreph Genealogy Jehoshaphat (Person) Kings, Books of First and Second Recorder Scribe Seraiah Shisha Solomon (Person)

Topics

Ahiah: One of Solomon's Scribes Ahijah: Son of Shisha Ahilud: Father of Jehoshaphat Cabinet: Solomon's Elihoreph: Son of Shisha Jehoshaphat: David's Recorder King: Chief officers of The Recorder King: Chief officers of The Scribe Kings: Officers of Recorder Kings: Officers of Scribe or Secretary Officer: Civil: Appointed by Kings Scribe(s): A Writer and Transcriber of the Law Secretary (Recordist): General Scriptures Concerning Seraiah: Also Called Sheva, Shisha, and Shavsha: David's Scribe Solomon: Officers of