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RECORDER

A prominent administrative position in the Hebrew government similar to that of the Egyptian grand vizier. Though specific duties are not described in the biblical record, the recorder (Heb. mazkîr) served as a secretary of state, advising the king on important governmental affairs. The office was held by Jehoshaphat during the reign of David and Solomon (2 Sam. 8:16; 20:24; 1 Kgs. 4:3; 1 Chr. 18:15). Joah, the son of Asaph, served under Hezekiah and represented the king in his negotiations with the Rabshakeh (2 Kgs. 18:18, 37 = Isa. 36:3, 22). Another Joah, the son of Joahaz, served under Josiah and was placed in charge of temple repairs (2 Chr. 34:8).

Bibliography. D. J. Elazar, Covenant and Polity in Biblical Israel (New Brunswick, 1995); D. R. Gordan, Old Testament in Its Cultural, Historical, and Religious Context (1985, repr. Lanham, 1994).

A. Perry Hancock






Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)

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