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href="/kjv/1_kings/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in [the tribe of] Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat son of Paruah, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat son of Paruah, in Issachar; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was in charge of the territory of Issachar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[Jehoshaphat], son of Paruah, was in charge of Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat son of Paruah: the territory of Issachar <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Paruah's son Jehoshaphat served in Issachar; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat son of Paruah was in charge of Issachar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat Ben-Paruah [is] in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehoshaphat Ben-Paruah is in Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Josaphat the son of Pharue, in Issachar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat, the son of Paruah, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat, son of Paruah, in Issachar; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat son of Paruah, in Issachar;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paroh, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Yushaphat Bar Parukh, in Issakar<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Josaphat son of Phuasud <i>was</i> in Issachar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/4-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=1565" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/4.htm">Solomon's Twelve Officers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>Baana son of Hushai in Asher and in Aloth; <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3092.htm" title="3092: yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and shaphat; Jehovah-judged; Jehoshaphat, the name of six Israelites; also of a valley near Jerusalem.">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6515.htm" title="6515: pā·rū·aḥ (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Issachar. Passive participle of parach; blossomed; Paruach, an Israelite.">of Paruah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3485.htm" title="3485: bə·yi·śā·š·ḵār (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from nasa' and sakar; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob.">in Issachar;</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">1 Kings 4:1-6</a></span><br />So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">1 Kings 9:22-23</a></span><br />But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. / They were also the chief officers over Solomon’s projects: 550 supervisors over the people who did the work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-15.htm">1 Kings 10:15</a></span><br />not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-4.htm">1 Kings 12:4</a></span><br />“Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you must lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/8-9.htm">2 Chronicles 8:9-10</a></span><br />But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slave labor, because they were his men of war, the leaders of his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. / They were also the chief officers for King Solomon: 250 supervisors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">2 Chronicles 9:14</a></span><br />not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">2 Chronicles 10:4</a></span><br />“Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you must lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">1 Samuel 8:11-17</a></span><br />He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. / And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-7.htm">1 Samuel 22:7</a></span><br />Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">2 Samuel 20:23-26</a></span><br />Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; / Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; / Sheva was the scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">1 Chronicles 27:25-31</a></span><br />Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the royal storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the country, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses. / Ezri son of Chelub was in charge of the workers in the fields who tilled the soil. / Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards. Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine vats. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-4.htm">Proverbs 29:4</a></span><br />By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Matthew 20:25-28</a></span><br />But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Mark 10:42-45</a></span><br />So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah, in Issachar:</p><p class="hdg">Issachar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-17.htm">Joshua 19:17-23</a></b></br> <i>And</i> the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/10-1.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/judges/10-1.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-3.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Issachar</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-27.htm">Is'sachar</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Jehoshaphat</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-24.htm">Jehosh'aphat</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">Solomon's princes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">His twelve officers for provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">The peace and largeness of his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-22.htm">His daily provision</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-26.htm">His stable</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">His wisdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Jehoshaphat son of Paruah</b><br>Jehoshaphat, meaning "Yahweh has judged," is a name shared by several biblical figures, indicating its popularity and the cultural emphasis on divine justice. The mention of his father, Paruah, helps distinguish him from other individuals named Jehoshaphat, such as the notable king of Judah. This Jehoshaphat was one of Solomon's twelve district governors, responsible for providing provisions for the king and his household. This system of governance reflects the administrative organization and centralization of power during Solomon's reign, which was necessary for managing the extensive kingdom and its resources.<p><b>in Issachar</b><br>Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob's son Issachar. The territory of Issachar was located in the fertile Jezreel Valley, known for its agricultural productivity. This region's prosperity would have made it a valuable asset for Solomon's administration, contributing significantly to the kingdom's sustenance. The tribe of Issachar is often associated with wisdom and understanding of the times, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>, which may imply that Jehoshaphat's role required discernment and effective management. The allocation of a governor in this area underscores the importance of Issachar's resources in supporting the royal court and the broader economic stability of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoshaphat.htm">Jehoshaphat</a></b><br>This Jehoshaphat is distinct from the more well-known King Jehoshaphat of Judah. He is identified as the son of Paruah and serves as one of Solomon's twelve district governors, responsible for providing provisions for the king and his household.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/paruah.htm">Paruah</a></b><br>The father of Jehoshaphat, mentioned here to distinguish this Jehoshaphat from others in the biblical account.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/issachar.htm">Issachar</a></b><br>A tribal territory in the northern part of Israel. It was known for its fertile land and agricultural productivity, which would have been significant for the provision of resources to the king's court.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/godly_administration.htm">Godly Administration</a></b><br>The organization of Solomon's kingdom underlines the importance of structured and wise administration. Effective leadership requires delegation and trust in capable individuals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>Jehoshaphat's role, though not as prominent as others, was crucial for the kingdom's sustenance. This teaches us that every role in God's kingdom is significant, and faithfulness in small tasks is valued by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>The allocation of Issachar's resources to support the king's household reflects the biblical principle of stewardship. We are called to manage our resources wisely for the benefit of God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a></b><br>The cooperation among the twelve governors illustrates the strength found in unity and shared responsibility. In the body of Christ, working together enhances our effectiveness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_jehoshaphat_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Jehoshaphat in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_ravens_feed_a_prophet.htm">How can ravens (1 Kings 17:4) realistically supply a prophet with enough food to survive, given the limited carrying capacity of birds?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_4_captives_outshine_scholars.htm">How could four young captives learn and excel in 'all wisdom and knowledge' (Daniel 1:17) beyond experienced Babylonian scholars?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) The tenth division, the territory of Issachar, lying north of Manasseh, included part of the great plain of Esdraelon, and must have been so closely connected with the fifth division that the frontiers could hardly be discerned.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah</span>, <span class="cmt_word">in Issachar.</span> [He had consequently the plain of Esdraelon, with the exception mentioned above, ver. 12.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/4-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Jehoshaphat</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3092.htm">Strong's 3092: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Paruah</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּר֖וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(pā·rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6515.htm">Strong's 6515: </a> </span><span class="str2">Paruah -- a man of Issachar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Issachar;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיִשָׂשכָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yi·śā·š·ḵār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3485.htm">Strong's 3485: </a> </span><span class="str2">Issachar -- perhaps 'there is recompense', a son of Jacob and Leah, also a son of Obed-edom</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/4-17.htm">1 Kings 4:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/4-17.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 4:17 Jehoshaphat the son of Paruah in Issachar (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/4-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 4:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/4-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 4:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 4:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>