Bible Dictionary
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Jehovah-nissi
God • Old Testament
Jehovah-nissi means “the Lord is my banner.” Moses gave this name to the altar commemorating Israel’s victory over Amalek, declaring that God is the people’s rallying standard and source of victory.
Jehovah-shalom
God • Old Testament
Jehovah-shalom means “the Lord is peace.” Gideon gave this name to the altar at Ophrah after the Lord assured him, “Peace be unto thee.”
Jehovah-shammah
God • Old Testament
Jehovah-shammah means “the Lord is there.” Ezekiel gave this symbolic name to the restored Jerusalem seen in vision, signifying God’s abiding presence among His people.
Jehovah-tsidkenu
God • Old Testament
Jehovah-tsidkenu means “the Lord our righteousness.” Jeremiah uses this title in connection with the promised righteous Branch and, in a related expression, restored Jerusalem.
JEHOVAH-TSIDKENU (TSIDKENU)
God • Old Testament
Jehovah-tsidkenu means “The LORD is our righteousness.” It is the symbolic name given to the promised Davidic king and, in another passage, to restored Jerusalem or the community of God’s people.
Jehovahjireh
God • Old Testament
Jehovahjireh is another spelling of Jehovah-jireh, the name Abraham gave to the place where God provided a ram in place of Isaac. It declares the Lord’s provision.
Jehovahnissi
God • Old Testament
Jehovahnissi is another spelling of Jehovah-nissi, the name Moses gave to the altar commemorating the Lord’s victory over the Amalekites.
Jehovahshalom
God • Old Testament
Jehovahshalom is another spelling of Jehovah-shalom, the name Gideon gave to his altar after receiving the Lord’s message of peace at Ophrah.
Jehozabad
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jehozabad was the name of a Levite gatekeeper, a servant who joined in the killing of King Jehoash, and a Benjamite warrior under Jehoshaphat.
Jehozadak
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jehozadak was the son of the high priest Seraiah and was taken captive to Babylon. He did not serve as high priest, but was the father of Jeshua, who served after the return from exile.
Jehu
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jehu was the tenth king of Israel and founder of a dynasty. Anointed to execute judgment on Ahab’s house, he destroyed Baal worship but continued the worship of the golden calves and was condemned for it.
Jehubbah
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jehubbah was a descendant of Asher, listed among the sons of Shamer or Shomer. The name appears in the genealogical records of Israel.
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