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"Jehoshaphat"

Jehoshaphat “God is Judge” (867-846 BCE)
Toured the kingdom to institute religious and judicial reform, strengthened fortifications and army, revived commerce. Renewed friendship with Israel by marrying his son to their royal family and by joining in common wars. Defeated Moab by sending the choir in front of the army. Alliance with Israel brought God’s judgment (1 Kings 15:24; 22; 2 Kings 1:177; 3; 8; 12:18; 2 Chronicles 17:21).

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