Paruah פָּרוּחַ
Father of one of Solomon's district governors
Biography
Paruah was the father of Jehoshaphat, who served as one of the twelve district governors under King Solomon, according to 1Ki.4.17. Each governor was responsible for providing provisions for the royal household for one month of the year. Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was assigned to the hill country of Ephraim.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:17
"Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פָּרוּחַ | H6515 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)