Jehoshaphat יְהוֹשָׁפָט
Recorder for David and Solomon.
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 Samuel 2 verses
- 2 Samuel 8:16
"Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder,"
- 2 Samuel 20:24
"Adoram was over the men subject to forced labor, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder,"
1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:3
"Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 18:15
"Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹשָׁפָט | H3092G |