Bible Dictionary
Jehovahshalom
Jehovahshalom is another spelling of Jehovah-shalom, the name Gideon gave to his altar after receiving the Lord’s message of peace at Ophrah.
Definition
Jehovahshalom is another spelling of Jehovah-shalom, meaning “Jehovah is peace” or “Jehovah the God of peace.” Gideon gave this name to his altar at Ophrah.
Biblical Usage
The name memorializes the peaceful salutation addressed to Gideon by the angel of Jehovah.
Historical Background
The altar was erected at Ophrah in response to the Lord’s message, “Peace be unto thee.”
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Jehovah (is) peace), or, with an ellipsis, “Jehovah the God of peace.” The altar erected by Gideon in Orphrah was so called in memory of the salutation addressed to him by the angel of Jehovah, “Peace be unto thee.” (Judges 6:24)