1 Kings 4:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jehoshaphat, son of Paruah, was in charge of the territory of Issachar.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse names one of Solomon's twelve regional governors who managed the daily affairs of a specific territory in Israel.

📚 Historical Context

During the reign of King Solomon, Israel was at the peak of its power and prosperity, following the unification of the kingdom under his father David. Solomon organized his administration by appointing governors over the twelve tribes to manage resources and ensure stability, as described in 1 Kings 4. This verse specifically lists Jehoshaphat son of Paruah as the governor assigned to the tribe of Issachar, highlighting the detailed structure of Solomon's government.

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