Bible Dictionary
Dodavah
Dodavah was a man of Mareshah and the father of Eliezer. His son condemned King Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahaziah of Israel.
Definition
Dodavah was a man of Mareshah in Judah and the father of Eliezer.
Biblical Usage
Dodavah is mentioned because his son Eliezer denounced King Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahaziah of Israel.
Historical Background
His name is explained as meaning “love of the Lord.”
Scripture References
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
(love of the Lord), a man of Maresha in Judah; father of Eliezer, who denounced Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahaziah. (2 Chronicles 20:37)