1 Kings 4:3

3 Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha - secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud - historian;

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 off to a good start ruling Israel.

2 These were the leaders in his government: Azariah son of Zadok - the priest;

3 Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha - secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud - historian;

4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada - commander of the army; Zadok and Abiathar - priests;

5 Azariah son of Nathan - in charge of the regional managers; Zabud son of Nathan - priest and friend to the king;