(judged of God). (1) Recorder under David and Solomon (2 Sam. 8:16; 1 Kings 4:3). (2) A trumpeter (1 Chron. 15:24). (3) Solomon’s purveyor (1 Kings 4:17). (4) Father of Jehu (2 Kings 9:2-14). (5) Valley of Cedron, or else a visionary spot (Joel 3:2-12). (6) Son and successor of Asa on throne of Judah, B. C. 914-890. A God-fearing king, in close alliance with Israel (1 Kings 15:24; 2 Kings 8:16; 2 Chron. 17-21:1).