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Ahiah

scribe under Solomon

One of Solomon's two chief court scribes, son of Shisha, listed among the senior officials of the royal administration in 1 Kings 4.

5 appearances4 Bible books1 known aliases

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Ahiah (also read as Elihoreph in some manuscripts) was one of the two principal scribes or secretaries of King 's royal administration, listed among the chief officers of the court in 1 Kings 4:3. He was a son of Shisha (also called Shavsha), who had been a under . The position of royal scribe was among the highest administrative offices, responsible for royal correspondence and records.

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