Keraia
People

Jehoshaphat

Jehoshaphat served as a recorder for King David and his son Solomon.

The name Jehoshaphat means “the Lord is judge”

MaleDavid's compatriotUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament3 books4 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 8:16; only referred to as Jehoshaphat (יְהוֹשָׁפָט); son of Ahilud; a brother of Baana.

Glossary entries

Jehoshaphat (Person)

Family members

Father

Ahilud

Siblings

Baana

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 2 Samuel 8:16
    Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
  2. 2 Samuel 20:24
    Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
  3. 1 Kings 4:3
    Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
  4. 1 Chronicles 18:15
    Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;