1 Kings 4:3

Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.

Elihoreph {H456} and Ahiah {H281}, the sons {H1121} of Shisha {H7894}, scribes {H5608}; Jehoshaphat {H3092} the son {H1121} of Ahilud {H286}, the recorder {H2142}.

Elichoref and Achiyah the sons of Shisha, secretaries; Y'hoshafat the son of Achilud, secretary of state;

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;

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Cross-References

  • 2 Samuel 8:16 (5 votes)

    And Joab the son of Zeruiah [was] over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud [was] recorder;

  • 1 Chronicles 18:15 (2 votes)

    And Joab the son of Zeruiah [was] over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder.

  • 2 Samuel 20:24 (2 votes)

    And Adoram [was] over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud [was] recorder:

  • 2 Samuel 20:25 (2 votes)

    And Sheva [was] scribe: and Zadok and Abiathar [were] the priests:

  • 1 Chronicles 18:6 (2 votes)

    Then David put [garrisons] in Syriadamascus; and the Syrians became David's servants, [and] brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.

  • Isaiah 62:6 (2 votes)

    ¶ I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, [which] shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,