JEHOSHAPHAT
Thompson Chain Reference (1934)
(a) David's Recorder
(b) King of Judah, son of Asa
- Had a godly father
- Inaugurated a system of religious instruction for the people
- Commanded the Judges to be just
- When surrounding nations attacked him he trusted in the Lord and gained a great victory
- He manifested weakness in forming alliances with wicked kings
1. David’s recorder
2. One of Solomon’s commissariat officers
Succeeds Asa
Strengthens himself against Israel
Inaugurates system of public instruction in the law
His wise reign
His system of taxation
His military forces and armaments
Joins Ahab in an invasion of Ramoth-gilead
Rebuked by the prophet Jehu
The allied forces of the Amorites, Moabites, and other tribes invade his territory, and are defeated by
Builds ships for commerce with Tarshish, ships are destroyed
Joins Jehoram, king of Israel, in an invasion of the land of Moab, defeats the Moabites
Makes valuable gifts to the temple
Death of
Religious zeal of
Prosperity of
Bequests of, to his children
4. Father of Jehu
5. A priest who assisted in bringing the ark of the covenant from Obed-edom
Called THE VALLEY OF DECISION