pa-roo'-a (paruach "blooming"): Father of Jehoshaphat, who was one of Solomon's twelve victualers or providers, and had charge in Isaachar of this function (1 Ki 4:17).
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'PARUAH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.