David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy
Jehoshaphat served as a recorder for King David and his son Solomon.
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Jehoshaphat was an official who served as a recorder during the reigns of King David and his son Solomon. The role of a recorder was to keep records of important events and decisions in the kingdom. Jehoshaphat is mentioned alongside other key officials in David and Solomon's administrations.
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4 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3092
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;
Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
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