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Ahilud was the father of Jehoshaphat, David's recorder, and Baana, one of Solomon's twelve district governors.
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Ahilud is mentioned in the Bible as the father of two important officials who served under King David and King Solomon. His first son, Jehoshaphat, held the position of recorder during David's reign. (2Sa.8.16; 1Ch.18.15) The recorder was responsible for maintaining official records and documents of the kingdom.
Ahilud's second son, Baana, served as one of the twelve district governors during Solomon's reign. (1Ki.4.12) These governors were appointed by Solomon to oversee the administration and provision of resources for the king's household, each being responsible for a specific region of Israel.
The fact that both of Ahilud's sons held significant positions in the royal administration suggests that Ahilud himself may have been a prominent figure or had a close relationship with the royal family. However, no further details about Ahilud's life or role are provided in the biblical text.
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(a brother of one born, i.e. before him).
a brother born, or begotten
AHI'LUD (brother of one born, sc. before him), the father of Jehoshaphat, the official recorder of the reigns of David and Solomon. 2 Sam 8:16 ; 2 Sam 20:24; 1 Kgs 4:3; 1 Chr 18:15. The father likewise, in all probability, of Baana, one of Solomon's twelve commissariat officers. 1 Kgs 4:12.
AHI'LUD (brother of one born, sc. before him), the father of Jehoshaphat, the official recorder of the reigns of David and Solomon. 2 Sam 8:16 ; 2 Sam 20:24; 1 Kgs 4:3; 1 Chr 18:15. The father likewise, in all probability, of Baana, one of Solomon's twelve commissariat officers. 1 Kgs 4:12.
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5 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0286
Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
Baana son of Ahilud in Taanach, in Megiddo, and in all of Beth-shean next to Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth-shean to Abel-meholah and on past Jokmeam;
Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
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