אֱלִיחֹ֫רֶף (e.li.cho.reph)
e.li.cho.reph
Elihoreph
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Elihoreph appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, identifying one of King Solomon’s administrative officials listed in 1 Kings 4:3. He served as a scribe within the royal court alongside his brother Ahijah and son Seraiah. The text provides no narrative details about his actions, placing him firmly among the supporting cast that underscores the organized structure of Solomon’s kingdom.
Etymologically, the name combines El (God) with chofets, a term associated with autumn or harvest time. This suggests a meaning like "God is the harvest" or "God of the autumn season." Such names were common in ancient Israel, reflecting gratitude for agricultural cycles and divine provision during critical times of gathering crops.
As a proper noun, Elihoreph functions primarily as a marker of lineage and official rank rather than theological depth. Its single occurrence highlights the historical record of Solomon’s bureaucracy. The name itself offers a glimpse into how Israelites integrated natural seasons with their worship of God, anchoring daily life in spiritual acknowledgment.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Elihoreph appears only once in Scripture, listed among King Solomon’s administrative officials in 1 Kings 4:3. It identifies a scribe who served alongside his brother Ahijah and son Seraiah within the royal court. While the text offers no narrative details about his personal actions or character, his inclusion highlights the organized structure of Solomon’s kingdom.
Etymologically, the name combines El, meaning God, with chofets, associated with autumn or harvest. This suggests a meaning like "God is the harvest" or "God of the autumn season." Such names were common in ancient Israel, reflecting gratitude for agricultural cycles and divine provision during critical times of gathering crops.
As a proper noun, Elihoreph functions primarily as a marker of lineage and official rank rather than theological depth. Its single occurrence underscores the historical reality of Solomon’s bureaucracy. The name serves as a quiet reminder that ordinary roles in governance were part of a broader system established under divine allowance, anchoring daily life in spiritual acknowledgment.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Elihoreph1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֱלִיחֹ֧רֶף1×
Key Verses
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I Kings 4:3
Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, scribes; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud, the recorder;
This verse lists Elihoreph as one of Solomon's scribes, placing him within the administrative hierarchy that supported the king's reign.