1 Kings 4:17 web — Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;

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"Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;"

— 1 Kings 4:17, World English Bible

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KJV
“Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:”
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ASV
“Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar; ”
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NET
“Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was in charge of Issachar.”
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DRB
“Josaphat, the son of Pharue, in Issachar.”
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“Jehoshaphat, the son of Paruah, in Issachar;”
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“Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:”
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1 Kings 4 — Context

Ahinadab the son of Iddo, in Mahanaim;

Ahimaaz, in Naphtali (he also took Basemath the daughter of Solomon as wife);

Baana the son of Hushai, in Asher and Bealoth;

Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;

Shimei the son of Ela, in Benjamin;

Geber the son of Uri, in the land of Gilead, the country of Sihon king of the Amorites and of Og king of Bashan; and [he was] the only officer who was in the land.

Judah and Israel were many as the sand which is by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking and making merry.

1 Kings 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 4:17 say?

1 Kings 4:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;”

Where is 1 Kings 4:17 in the Bible?

1 Kings 4:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 4, verse 17.

Who wrote 1 Kings?

1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.

What is the book of 1 Kings about?

1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.

What are the major themes of 1 Kings?

1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 4:17.

What translation should I read 1 Kings 4:17 in?

1 Kings 4:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Kings 4:17?

1 Kings 4:17 reads (WEB): “Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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