Adoram was over the men subject to forced labor, Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the recorder,
Parallel translations
- KJV And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:
- BSB Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;
- NKJV Adoram was in charge of revenue; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;
- NASB and Adoram was over the forced labor, and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was the secretary;
- NLT Adoniram was in charge of forced labor. Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the royal historian.
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Cross-references · 3
- 1 Kgs 4:3Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;
- 1 Kgs 12:18Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the men subject to forced labor; and all Israel stoned him to death with stones. King Rehoboam hurried to get himself up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.
- 1 Kgs 4:6Ahishar was over the household; and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the men subject to forced labor.
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