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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.
Paruah (Man living at the time of United Monarchy)
Father of Jehoshaphat, Solomon's district officer over Issachar.
First, in plain English
Father of Jehoshaphat, Solomon's district officer over Issachar.
Who this is
Paruah was the father of Jehoshaphat, one of the twelve officers Solomon appointed over Israel's administrative districts to supply provisions for the royal court, with Jehoshaphat's district covering Issachar (1 Kings 4:17). He is mentioned only to identify his son.
study-bible (ACAI + Tyndale)
The word
H6515
Where it appears
- 1 Kings 4:17
