Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Flourishing, the father of Jehoshaphat, appointed to provide monthly supplies for Solomon from the tribe of Issachar (1 Kings 4:17).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(flourishing), the father of Jehoshaphat, Solomon’s commissariat officer in Issachar. (1 Kings 4:17) (B.C. about 1017.)
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
PAR'UAH (blossoming), the father of Jehoshaphat, one of Solomon's officers. 1 Kgs 4:17.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
flourishing; that flies away