And Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel.
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WisdomJustice and mercyTempleIdolatry
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Glossary
- Jehoshaphat Person
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Jehovah-judged. (1. ) One of David’s body-guard ( 1 Chr. 11:43 ). (2. ) One of the priests who accompanied the removal of the ark to Jerusalem ( 1 Chr. 15:24 ).
- Ahab Person
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Father’s brother. (1. ) The son of Omri, whom he succeeded as the seventh king of Israel. His history is recorded in 1 Kings 16-22. His wife was Jezebel (q. v. ), who exercised a very evil influence over him.
- Asa Person
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Physician, son of Abijah and grandson of Rehoboam, was the third king of Judah.