1 Kings 4:3
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries;
What it says
Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha, are named as secretaries. Their office suggests the written and administrative work of the court.
What it is doing
This verse begins specifying the leading offices in Solomon's government.
In context
1So King Solomon ruled over Israel, 2and these were his chief officials: 3Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; 4Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in charge of the army; 5Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; 6Ahishar was in charge of the palace;