Jehoshaphat

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A son of Ahilud and one of king David’s officials. He served as a recorder during the united kingdom of Israel.

About Jehoshaphat

The son of Ahilud who was David and Solomon's “recorder” (a term that may mean an official historian or a spokesman for the king) (2 Samuel 8:16; 20:24; 1 Kings 4:3; 1 Chronicles 18:15).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Ahilud
Half-sibling
Baana

Key References

2 Samuel 8:16

Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

2 Samuel 20:24

Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

1 Kings 4:3

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

All Scripture References (4)

2 Samuel (2)
2 Samuel 8:16

Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

2 Samuel 20:24

Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

1 Kings (1)
1 Kings 4:3

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

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 18:15

Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;