Topical Bible: Jehoshaphat: King of Judah: Death of

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Jehoshaphat, the son of Asa, was the fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah, reigning in the early 9th century BC. His reign is noted for religious reforms, military alliances, and efforts to strengthen the kingdom both spiritually and politically. Jehoshaphat's death marks the end of a significant era in Judah's history, characterized by his dedication to the worship of Yahweh and his attempts to bring the people back to the faith of their forefathers.

Jehoshaphat's death is recorded in the context of his long and prosperous reign. According to the biblical account, Jehoshaphat reigned for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His reign was marked by a commitment to the ways of the Lord, as he sought to remove idolatry from the land and instructed the people in the Law of God. The Bible notes his efforts to fortify the kingdom and his strategic alliances, including a notable, albeit controversial, alliance with Ahab, king of Israel.

The account of Jehoshaphat's death is found in 1 Kings 22:50 and 2 Chronicles 21:1. The Berean Standard Bible provides the following account: "And Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of his father David, and his son Jehoram reigned in his place" (1 Kings 22:50). This passage highlights the peaceful transition of power to his son Jehoram, indicating a period of stability in the royal succession.

Jehoshaphat's death is also mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:1: "Then Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with them in the city of David, and his son Jehoram became king in his place" . This reiteration underscores the continuity of the Davidic line and the importance of maintaining the legacy of faith and governance established by his predecessors.

Jehoshaphat's burial in the city of David signifies his rightful place among the kings of Judah, honoring his contributions to the spiritual and political life of the nation. His death marked the end of a reign that was largely characterized by peace and prosperity, despite the challenges and conflicts that arose during his time as king.

Jehoshaphat's legacy continued through his descendants, although his immediate successor, Jehoram, would lead the kingdom in a different direction. The death of Jehoshaphat serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God and the impact of righteous leadership on a nation.

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1 Kings 22:50
And Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David his father: and Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
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2 Chronicles 21:1
Now Jehoshaphat slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David. And Jehoram his son reigned in his stead.
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The Kingdom Op Judah.
... by making him appear as the only king present, but ... to deceive the hand appointed
to bring death. ... and Moabites came up against Judah, Jehoshaphat was commanded ...
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Concerning Jehoshaphat the King of Jerusalem and How Ahab Made an ...
... Now the army of men that wore their armor, was three hundred thousand of the tribe
of Judah, of whom ... 5. Then did Ahab, and Jehoshaphat the king of Jerusalem ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 15 concerning jehoshaphat the.htm

The Divided Kingdom.
... 3) The reign of Jehoshaphat whose judicial ... reforms introduce a new and good day in
Judah and whose ... with Ahab, led his son, who followed him as king to introduce ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter xiii the divided kingdom.htm

Jehoshaphat
... inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou King Jehoshaphat, Thus saith ... they advanced to
the battle, Jehoshaphat said, "Hear ... Through the faith of Judah's ruler and of ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 15 jehoshaphat.htm

Concerning Jehoshaphat Again; How He Constituted Judges And,
... Zebadiah, [both] of the tribe of Judah; and after this manner it was that the king
ordered these ... and Ammonites made an expedition against Jehoshaphat, and took ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 1 concerning jehoshaphat again.htm

The Two Boy Kings.
... There were a few good kings of Judah, such as Asa and Jehoshaphat, and Hezekiah ... When
Ahaziah, King of Judah, was killed, his mother, who was a wicked woman ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxx the two boy.htm

The Fall of the House of Ahab
... the Lord God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of
Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah, but hast ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 16 the fall of.htm

Chronicles
... David has over a million and a half, Jehoshaphat over a million, while Rehoboam
has ... clearly this cannot be northern Israel, as Manasseh was a king of Judah. ...
/.../mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/chronicles.htm

Elijah the Great Heart of Israel.
... During the reign of Jehoshaphat, fourth king of Judah, and Ahab ... Two of the kings
of Judah, and all of the kings ... new king over Syria, also a new king over Israel ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxvii elijah the great.htm

The Earlier Hebrew Histories.
... one of the good kings of Judah, Jehoshaphat, to have ... Nearly three hundred years after
Jehoshaphat, and nearly five ... years after David, the young King Josiah was ...
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