1 Kings 4:3

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Kings 4:3

Elihoreph, and Ahiah the sonnes of Shisha, Scribes: Iehoshaphat the sonne of Ahilud the Recorder;
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha {were} secretaries; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud {was} the recorder;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;
- American Standard Version (1901)

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were scribes; Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, was the recorder;
- Basic English Bible

Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, chronicler;
- Darby Bible

Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehosaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder.
- Webster's Bible

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;
- World English Bible

Elihoreph and Ahiah sons of Shisha [are] scribes; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud [is] remembrancer;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 Kings 4:3

Wesley's Notes for 1 Kings 4:3


4:3 Scribes - That is, secretaries of state. He chose two, whereasDavid had but one: either, because he observed some inconveniencesin trusting all those matters in one hand: or, because he had now muchmore employment than David had, this being a time of great peace andprosperity, and his empire enlarged.


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