Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָט
Solomon's officer, son of Paruah.
Who is Jehoshaphat in the Bible?
Jehoshaphat, son of Paruah, was one of twelve officers appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the royal household (1 Kings 4:17). Each of these administrators was assigned a specific district and responsible for supplying provisions for one month of the year, with Jehoshaphat's jurisdiction covering the tribe of Issachar. While Jehoshaphat appears only briefly in the biblical record, his role illustrates the administrative structure Solomon established to manage the kingdom's resources and ensure the stability of his reign.
Biography
Jehoshaphat, the son of Paruah, was one of the twelve officers appointed by King Solomon to oversee the provision of food for the king and his household. Each officer was responsible for supplying provisions for one month of the year. Jehoshaphat's district was Issachar.
Family
In Scripture
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- 1 Kings 4:17
"Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹשָׁפָט | yĕhwōšāpāṭ | Jehoshaphat , the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem |