1 Kings 4:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 4:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 4:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder. scribes: or, secretaries ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 4:3 — KJV
“Elihoreph and Ahiah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder. scribes: or, secretaries recorder: or, remembrancer”
— 1 Kings 4:3 (KJV)
1 Kings 4:3 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 4:3
“And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; recorder: or, remembrancer, or, writer of chronicles”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:3: jehoshaphat, son, ahilud
“And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder: recorder: or, remembrancer”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:3: jehoshaphat, son, ahilud
“And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, recorder. recorder: or, remembrancer”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:3: jehoshaphat, son, ahilud
“And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah, and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:3: ahiah, sons, son
“And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 4:3: sons, jehoshaphat, son
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