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Elihoreph was one of King Solomon's scribes.
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Elihoreph is mentioned as one of the scribes of King Solomon (1Ki.4.3). He served alongside Ahiah, another scribe, during Solomon's reign. Scribes were important officials in the royal court, responsible for writing and maintaining official documents, correspondence, and records. The mention of Elihoreph and Ahiah as Solomon's scribes highlights the king's administrative organization and the importance of record-keeping in his kingdom.
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(God is his reward), one of Solomon’s scribes. (1 Kings 4:3)
god of winter, or of youth
ELIHO'REPH (God his recompense), one of Solomon's scribes. 1 Kgs 4:3.
ELIHO'REPH (God his recompense), one of Solomon's scribes. 1 Kgs 4:3.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0456
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
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