A scribe of King Solomon.
Elihoreph
Named in 1 verse of 1 Kings, first in 1 Kings 4:3.
אֱלִיחֹ֫רֶףElihoreph
The name means “god of winter, or of youth.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Elihoreph Written by AI
Elihoreph is mentioned as one of the scribes of King Solomon (1 Kings 4:3). He served alongside Ahiah, another scribe, during Solomon's reign. Scribes were important officials in the royal court, responsible for writing and maintaining official documents, correspondence, and records. The mention of Elihoreph and Ahiah as Solomon's scribes highlights the king's administrative organization and the importance of record-keeping in his kingdom.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Kings 4:3
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.