Elihoreph
אֱלִיחֹרֶף/ee-ly-HOR-ef/
“God is his recompense”
Summary
A son of Shisha who served with his brother Ahijah as royal scribe (secretary) under King Solomon.
☩Solomon's Scribe
Elihoreph and his brother Ahijah, both sons of Shisha, served as royal scribes (secretaries) under King Solomon. The position of scribe was one of the chief offices in the kingdom, involving administrative duties and record-keeping. The name means 'God is his recompense' or possibly 'God of autumn.'
Key verses:1 Kings 4:3
Related Verses1 mention
1 Kings· 1 verse
References
- 1.George Morrish, "Elihoreph," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Elihoreph," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).