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Jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat , In the Bible, king of Judah (c.873-849 BC), son and successor of Asa 1. He continued his father's religious reforms. He was an ally of Ahab, who was king of Israel, and his successors, and he was the first king of Judah to make a treaty with the kingdom of Israel. He was succeede... Read more
Eliada
Eliada , in the Bible. 1 Son of David. An alternate form is Beeliada. 2 Officer under Jehoshaphat. ... Read more
Michael
Michael in the Bible. 1 Father of Sethur the spy. 2 Chief of Issachar. 3 One of David's captains at Ziklag. 4 Jehoshaphat's murdered son. ... Read more
Kidron
Kidron or Cedron , in the Bible, brook or field, the present-day Qidron (West Bank), E of Jerusalem between the city and the Mount of Olives. See also Jehoshaphat . ... Read more
Asa
Asa , in the Bible, king of Judah, son and successor of Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and recaptured Ramah. His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him. ... Read more
Eliezer
Eliezer , in the Bible. 1 Servant of Abraham. 2 Son of Moses. 3 Prophet who rebuked King Jehoshaphat. 4 Priest under David. 5 Chief Reubenite. 6 Messenger of Ezra. 7 Man in the genealogy in the third chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke. ... Read more
Obadiah
Obadiah , in the Bible. 1 Prophet, author of the book of Obadiah . 2 Ahab's major-domo. 3 Descendant of David. 4 One of David's mighty men. 5 Prince under Jehoshaphat. 6 Repairer of the Temple. 7 Father of Ishmaiah . 8 Same as Abda 2. ... Read more
Benhadad
Benhadad , in the Bible, kings of Damascus. 1 The son of Tabrimon, ally of Asa of Judah against Baasha of Israel. 2 Probably the son and successor of 1, leader of the coalition that withstood Shalmaneser III of Assyria at Karkar on the Orontes; he continued the traditional enmity of his ki... Read more
Jehu
Jehu . 1 King of Israel. He was anointed king by Elisha , who led the revolt against the house of Ahab. Jehu murdered King Jehoram of Israel and King Ahaziah of Judah and the rest of the house of Ahab. Jehu's rapid chariot driving has become proverbial. To receive protection from Assyria, Jeh... Read more
Azariah
Azariah , common name in ancient Israel, especially among the priests. The following occurrences of the name in the Bible do not necessarily all refer to different persons. 1 Chief officer under Solomon. 2 Chief officer under Solomon. 3 Father of Seraiah 2. 4 Prophet who stirred King A... Read more

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Jehoshaphat
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Jehoshaphat , In the Bible, king of Judah (c.873-849 BC), son and successor...of Israel. He was succeeded by his son, Jehoram 2. The Valley of Jehoshaphat, mentioned in the Book of Joel as a place of judgment, has been identified...
Jehoram
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...brother and successor of Ahaziah 1. He enlisted the support of Jehoshaphat of Judah to put down a revolt in Moab. Jehoram was wounded...King of Judah (c.848-841 BC), son and successor of Jehoshaphat. His wife was the notorious Athaliah 1. The Bible says...
Ben-hail
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Ben-hail , in the Bible, one of Jehoshaphat's princes.
Ahilud
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Ahilud , in the Bible. 1 Father of Jehoshaphat 2. 2 Father of Baana 3.
Joshaphat
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Joshaphat : see Jehoshaphat .
Michael
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Michael in the Bible. 1 Father of Sethur the spy. 2 Chief of Issachar. 3 One of David's captains at Ziklag. 4 Jehoshaphat's murdered son.
Kidron
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Kidron or Cedron , in the Bible, brook or field, the present-day Qidron (West Bank), E of Jerusalem between the city and the Mount of Olives. See also Jehoshaphat .
Jehohanan
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Jehohanan , in the Bible. 1 Officer of Jehoshaphat. 2 Father of an officer of Jehoiada. 3 Korahite porter. 4 Husband of a foreign wife. 5, 6 Postexilic priests.
Asa
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...Abijah. He was a good king, zealous in his extirpation of idols. When Baasha of Israel took Ramah (a few miles N of Jerusalem), Asa bought the help of Benhadad of Damascus and recaptured Ramah. His son Jehoshaphat succeeded him.
Shemaiah
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...False prophet hired to discredit Nehemiah. 4 Descendant of Zerubbabel. 5 Scribe. 6 Korahite. 7 Levite in the time of Jehoshaphat. 8, 9 Levites in the time of Hezekiah. 10, 11 Chief Levites. 12, 13 Chief men in the Exile. 14, 15, 16, 17 Men...

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Jehoshaphat
Book article from: A Dictionary of the Bible Jehoshaphat Son of Asa ; he became king of Judah...Ahab (though he disguised himself in Jehoshaphat's robes) was slain. The account...18) in the light of his theology; Jehoshaphat is praised for his piety and rewarded...
Jehoshaphat, the Valley of
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Jehoshaphat, the Valley of. On the basis of Joel 3: 2 and 12, the traditional scene of the Lord's Coming Judgement. Since the 4th cent. AD the name has been used of the valley separating Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives .
Joel, book of
Book article from: A Dictionary of the Bible ...Num. 11: 29) and which the Church later believed to be in principle fulfilled on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2: 17). Israel's enemies will be destroyed in the valley of Jehoshaphat (Joel 3: 1–14).
Faithfulness
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary ...Hezekiah brings people of Judah back to God. [O.T.: II Chronicles29:3 – 11; 31:20 – 21] Jehoshaphat destroyed idols; adjured men to follow God. [O.T.: II Chronicles 17:3 – 6; 19:9 – 11] Job...
deputy
Book article from: A Dictionary of the Bible ...NRSV in 1 Kgs. 22: 47; ‘viceroy’, REB. Edom is being ruled by an official from Judah's king Jehoshaphat . In Acts 13: 7 the deputy (AV) at Paphos is more accurately described by NRSV as a proconsul ; ‘governor...
names
Book article from: A Dictionary of the Bible ...names Most Hebrew personal names in the Bible are compounds which begin or end with the divine name Yahweh, such as Jehoshaphat, ‘Yahweh establishes justice’, or Joel, ‘Yahweh is God’. Many names...
Justice
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary ...Charles Darnay acquitted by showing his resemblance to Sydney Carton. [Br. Lit.: Dickens A Tale of Two Cities ] Valley of Jehoshaphat where men will be ultimately tried before God. [O.T.: Joel 3:2] World Court popular name for International Court...
Red Sea
Book article from: A Dictionary of the Bible ...trade route. Solomon kept a naval force at Eziongeber (1 Kgs. 9: 26–8; 10: 11, 22) more successfully than Jehoshaphat (1 Kgs. 22: 48), whose ships were wrecked there. The ‘Red Sea’ which the Israelites crossed after...

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Jehoshaphat and his prayer among sixteenth-century Lutherans (1).
Magazine article from: Church History; 9/1/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...prophets; of kings David, Solomon, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Jesias, Hezekiah, etc.; the story...one of the persons Luther cites--Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20:5-12--to help...prayer practice. My claim is not that Jehoshaphat's prayer was more important than other...
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Put It Out There - Part Twelve
Newspaper article from: Chicago Defender; 5/5/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...who "put it out there." His name is King Jehoshaphat. As you may recall, King Jehoshaphat ruled over the people of Judah during the...also served as king over Israel. After King Jehoshaphat fought in a battle with King Ahab (in which...
Put It Out There - Part Thirteen
Newspaper article from: Chicago Defender; 5/12/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...put it out there". His name is King Jehoshaphat. This week, I will continue our discussion...his path. As you may recall, King Jehoshaphat called a city-wide prayer and fast...Meunites. In the heat of the battle, King Jehoshaphat sought refuge in God. This is a timely...
Make sure your vision is aimed correctly
Newspaper article from: The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL; 1/10/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...the proper place. I am reminded of Jehoshaphat as he stood before the people of Judah in 2 Chronicles 20. Jehoshaphat is filled with fear as he is told...terrible and trying time of terror, Jehoshaphat prayed to God. Isn't it interesting...
FAITHFUL WAIT FOR LORD IN DIFFICULT TIMES--PART TWO
Newspaper article from: Sun Publications (IL); 8/27/1999; 700+ words ; ...in an incident that happened to King Jehoshaphat. In this chapter he is faced with a...must act quickly. So what does King Jehoshaphat decide to do? Wait on the Lord. His...Two Chronicles 20:3-4 tells us, "Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord and...
One plus God.(Gentle Breeze)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin; 5/6/2007; 700+ words ; ...In another incident, we find Jehoshaphat, king of Judah praying to our Lord...Ammonites, Moabites, and the Meunites. Jehoshaphat did not only proclaim fasting for all...assist his people win the war. Part of Jehoshaphat's prayer was: O our God, will You...
The battle is not yours
Newspaper article from: Indianapolis Recorder; 7/1/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...habitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, thus saith the Lord unto you, Be...them for the Lord will be with you. 18 Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the...s death, and your struggles. King Jehoshaphat, one of the names that we hear often...
WHEN DID SOLOMON DIE?
Magazine article from: Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society; 12/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...kingdom for the period from Solomon through Jehoshaphat. The chronology after Jehoshaphat will not be changed, because the alternate...Thiele's chronology give the same dates for Jehoshaphat's successor Jehoram, and from that time...
SIMI VALLEY WOMAN A CHURCH FOUNDER; PASTOR HAS GATHERED CONGREGATIONS IN CALIFORNIA, HAITI IN FOLLOWING CALL.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 12/7/1997; 700+ words ; ...Following her ordination, Venable founded Jehoshaphat Missionary Baptist Church. Again...has inspired parents to begin 14 new Jehoshaphat churches. In 1991, Venable retired as pastor of the Jehoshaphat Missionary Baptist Church because she...