1 Kings 4:3

3 Elihoreph and Ahijah the sons of Shisha were secretaries; ¹Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;

1 Kings 4:3 Meaning and Commentary

1 Kings 4:3

Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes
Their father Shisha, the same with Sheva, was scribe only in David's time; and he being dead very probably, both his sons were continued in the office as secretaries of state, Solomon having more business for such an office, see ( 2 Samuel 20:25 ) ;

Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;
who was in the same office in the times of David, and now held it under Solomon, ( 2 Samuel 8:16 ) ( 20:24 ) .

1 Kings 4:3 In-Context

1 King Solomon was king over all Israel,

2 and these were his high officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest;

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

4 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

5 Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and king’s friend;

Cross References

• 1. 4:3 2 Sam. 8:16; 20:24