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Ahijah, son of Seraiah (or 'Shisha'), served as a scribe during King Solomon's reign.
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Ahijah, the son of Seraiah (or 'Shisha'), is mentioned as one of the scribes who served during the reign of King Solomon. Along with his brother Elihoreph, Ahijah held the important position of recording and documenting the king's decrees, correspondence, and other official matters. Scribes in ancient Israel were highly educated individuals who played a crucial role in the administration of the kingdom. No further details about Ahijah's life or specific duties are provided in the Bible. (1Ki.4.3).
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0281
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
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