1 Kings 4:3

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

"Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder." - 1 Kings 4:3
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What does 1 Kings 4:3 mean?

1 Kings 4:3 (KJV) states, "The son of Zadok, which was a priest." This verse comes from the Old Testament of the Bible and is a part of the historical narrative of the reign of King Solomon. To understand the depth and significance of this verse, it is important to consider its…

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The Scribes and the Recorder: A Call to Faithful Stewardship

As we delve into 1 Kings 4:3, we encounter a brief yet significant mention of key figures in King Solomon’s court: "Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder." On the surface, this verse may seem like a mere listing of titles…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Guidance in Leadership

O Lord God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before You with a humble heart, reflecting on the profound wisdom and order You established in the days of King Solomon. As recorded in 1 Kings 4:3, where it is mentioned, "Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha…

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1 Kings 4:3 - "Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder."
1 Kings 3:4 - "And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar."
2 Kings 4:3 - "Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few."
1 Kings 4:1 - "So king Solomon was king over all Israel."
1 Kings 3:9
1 kings 3:15
1 kings 3:15
1 kings 3:12
1 Kings 4:17 - "Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:"
1 Kings 4:4 - "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests:"
1 Kings 1:4 - "And the damsel was very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not."
1 Kings 4:18 - "Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:"
1 Kings 4:14 - "Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:"
1 Kings 4:8 - "And these are their names: The son of Hur, in mount Ephraim:"
2 Kings 3:4 - "¶ And Mesha king of Moab was a sheepmaster, and rendered unto the king of Israel an hundred thousand lambs, and an hundred thousand rams, with the wool."
1 Kings 4:16 - "Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:"
Daniel 4:1-3
"So king Solomon was king over all Israel." - 1 Kings 4:1
1 Kings 6:4 - "And for the house he made windows of narrow lights."
"Ahinadab the son of Iddo had Mahanaim:" - 1 Kings 4:14
"Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few." - 2 Kings 4:3
1 Kings 4:34 - "And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom."
"And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar." - 1 Kings 3:4
"Shimei the son of Elah, in Benjamin:" - 1 Kings 4:18
"Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:" - 1 Kings 4:17
1 Kings 3:24 - "And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king."
1 Kings 3:19 - "And this woman's child died in the night; because she overlaid it."
1 Kings 3:10 - "And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing."
1 Kings 1:3 - "So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the coasts of Israel, and found Abishag a Shunammite, and brought her to the king."