1 Kings 4:3

3 The court secretaries: Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha In charge of the records: Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud

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 Solomon was king of all Israel,

2 and these were his high officials: The priest: Azariah son of Zadok

3 The court secretaries: Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha In charge of the records: Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud

4 Commander of the army: Benaiah son of Jehoiada Priests: Zadok and Abiathar

5 Chief of the district governors: Azariah son of Nathan Royal Adviser: the priest Zabud son of Nathan