Elihoreph אֱלִיחֹ֫רֶף
A scribe of King Solomon.
Biography
Elihoreph is mentioned as one of the scribes of King Solomon (1Ki.4.3). He served alongside Ahiah, another scribe, during Solomon's reign. Scribes were important officials in the royal court, responsible for writing and maintaining official documents, correspondence, and records. The mention of Elihoreph and Ahiah as Solomon's scribes highlights the king's administrative organization and the importance of record-keeping in his kingdom.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:3
"Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיחֹ֫רֶף | H0456 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)