Old Testament
Ahilud
The father of Jehoshaphat, who served as the recorder during the reigns of David and Solomon.
Ahilud is identified in the historical records of Israel primarily as the father of Jehoshaphat, a high-ranking official who served as the royal recorder or chronicler. His son held this significant administrative position under both King David and King Solomon. The mention of Ahilud serves to establish the lineage and continuity of key civil servants within the early monarchy of Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 8:16
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 18:15
Where Ahilud appears
5 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
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- Bathsheba11 versesThe wife of Uriah the Hittite who became David's wife and the mother of King Solomon.
- Absalom85 versesThe third son of King David who led a violent rebellion to usurp his father's throne.
- Abner53 versesAbner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the transition of power to David.
- Adonijah25 versesThe fourth son of David who attempted to seize the throne of Israel before Solomon was established as king.
- Zeruiah23 versesThe sister of King David and mother of his three prominent military commanders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel.
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