1 Kings 4:17

17 Jehoshaphat's area was Issachar. He was the son of Paruah.

1 Kings 4:17 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 4:17

Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah in Issachar.
] In the tribe of Issachar; he had the whole tribe at his command to make a monthly provision out of for the king once a year, as had the preceding officer and the following one.

1 Kings 4:17 In-Context

15 Ahimaaz's area was Naphtali. He had gotten married to Basemath. She was Solomon's daughter.
16 Baana's area was Asher and Aloth. He was the son of Hushai.
17 Jehoshaphat's area was Issachar. He was the son of Paruah.
18 Shimei's area was Benjamin. He was the son of Ela.
19 Geber's area was Gilead. He was the only governor over the area. He was the son of Uri. Gilead had been the country of Sihon and Og. Sihon had been king of the Amorites. Og had been king of Bashan.
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