Elihoreph אֱלִיחֹ֫רֶף
A scribe of King Solomon.
Who is Elihoreph in the Bible?
Elihoreph was a scribe in the royal court of King Solomon, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:3 as one of two chief scribes alongside Ahiah. As a scribe, Elihoreph held an important administrative position responsible for writing, maintaining, and managing official documents, correspondence, and records of the kingdom. His prominence in Solomon's government reflects the king's sophisticated administrative structure during Israel's golden age. The inclusion of Elihoreph's name among Solomon's officials underscores the critical role that scribes played in organizing and preserving the kingdom's official business.
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
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- 1 Kings 4:3
"Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיחֹ֫רֶף |