Jotham
Jotham was the youngest son of Gideon, who condemned Abimelech’s seizure of power in a memorable parable. Another Jotham was a righteous king of Judah, son of Uzziah and father of Ahaz.
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Journey
A journey in biblical usage could mean an ordinary day’s travel, commonly estimated at about sixteen to twenty miles, or a Sabbath-day’s journey, traditionally limited to about two thousand paces.
JOY
Joy is gladness and exultation arising from a pleasurable event, fellowship, or God’s saving work. Biblical joy comes from God and His salvation, is expressed in praise, and in Christ remains possible even amid suffering.
Jozabad
Jozabad was the name of several men, including warriors who joined David, Levites serving under Hezekiah or after the exile, and a priest who had married a foreign woman.
JOZACAR
Jozacar was a servant who, with Jehozabad, murdered Joash king of Judah. He is called Zabad in the parallel account in 2 Chronicles.
Jozachar
Jozachar was one of the servants who assassinated Joash, king of Judah. Chronicles calls him Zabad.
Jozadak
Jozadak is the contracted form of Jehozadak. He was the father of Jeshua the high priest after the exile.
Jubal
Jubal was a son of Lamech and Adah in the line of Cain. He is described as the ancestor or inventor of those who play the lyre and pipe.
Jubilee
The Jubilee was the fiftieth-year release established for Israel. The land was to rest, ancestral property was restored, and Israelite servants were released, proclaiming God’s covenant justice and mercy.
JUBILEE YEAR
The Jubilee Year was every fiftieth year in Israel, proclaimed by trumpet on the Day of Atonement. It provided liberty for servants, restoration of hereditary property, and rest for the land, declaring that the land ultimately belonged to God.
Jubilee, The Year Of
The Year of Jubilee was the fiftieth year in Israel’s calendar, when agricultural labor ceased, land returned to its original family owners, and Hebrew servants were released according to the Law.
Jucal
Jucal, or Jehucal, was the son of Shelemiah and a royal official in Jerusalem during the days of the prophet Jeremiah.
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