Jehoshaphatיְהוֹשָׁפָט
Recorder for David and Solomon.
Who is Jehoshaphat in the Bible?
Jehoshaphat was a royal official who served as recorder under King David and his son Solomon, a position documented in 2 Samuel 8:16, 2 Samuel 20:24, 1 Kings 4:3, and 1 Chronicles 18:15. As recorder, he was responsible for keeping official records of important events and decisions throughout the kingdom's administration. He is consistently mentioned alongside other high-ranking officials in both David's and Solomon's courts, reflecting his importance in the royal government. His role exemplifies the sophisticated administrative structure that supported the united monarchy of Israel during its most prosperous period.
Biography
Jehoshaphat was an official who served as a recorder during the reigns of King David and his son Solomon. The role of a recorder was to keep records of important events and decisions in the kingdom. Jehoshaphat is mentioned alongside other key officials in David and Solomon's administrations.
Family
In Scripture
3 biblical books2 Samuel2 verses
- 2 Samuel 8:16
"Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;"
- 2 Samuel 20:24
"Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;"
1 Kings1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:3
"Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;"
1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 18:15
"Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹשָׁפָט | yĕhwōšāpāṭ | Jehoshaphat , the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem |