Paruah is a biblical figure primarily known as the father of Jehoshaphat, who was one of King Solomon's twelve district governors. He is mentioned only in connection with his son's office during Solomon's rule over Israel. His name possibly means 'blooming' or 'sprouting'.
Mentioned as father of Jehoshaphat, Solomon's governor
Paruah is mentioned as the father of Jehoshaphat, who was appointed as one of Solomon's twelve district governors responsible for the region of Issachar.
King Solomon divided Israel into twelve districts with governors who were to provide supplies for the king's household. Paruah's son Jehoshaphat served in one of these districts.
7Solomon had twelve district governors over all Israel, who supplied provisions for the king and his household. Each one was responsible for one month of the year.
12Baana son of Ahilud, in Taanach and Megiddo, and all of Beth Shan, which lies beside Zarethan below Jezreel, from Beth Shan to Abel Meholah and over as far as Jokmeam;
13Ben-Geber, in Ramoth Gilead—the settlements of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead were his, as well as the region of Argob in Bashan, sixty large cities with walls and bronze bars on their gates;
Each of the twelve governors, including Jehoshaphat son of Paruah, was responsible for supplying the king's household with food and necessities for one month each year.