Jehoshaphat
Mentioned 1039–1013 BC traditional (Jones)
Son of Ahilud, “recorder” or annalist under David and Solomon (2 Sam. 8:16), a state officer of high rank, chancellor or vizier of the kingdom.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Ahilud, Joab, Zeruiah, Adoniram, Ahiah, Elihoreph, and Shavsha.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
Family
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Timeline
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Mentions
4 tagged verses in 3 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Jehoshaphat 88 |
| KJV | Jehoshaphat 85 |
| ASV | Jehoshaphat 86 |
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Every verse
All 4 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
2 Samuel2 verses
1 Kings1 verse
- 4:3
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
1 Chronicles1 verse
- 18:15
Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Son of Ahilud, “recorder” or annalist under David and Solomon (2 Sam. 8:16), a state officer of high rank, chancellor or vizier of the kingdom.