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JEDUTHUN - JEHOVAH-SHALOM

labeled J (Jehovist), E (Elohimist), D (Deuteronomist), JEHOVAH. The personal name by which God is
and P (priestly). Many supposed “evangelical” scholars revealed in the Old Testament (Ps. 83:18). Jehovah is
have adopted the J.E.D.P. theory of inspiration. [See the merciful, holy and just, promise-keeping, Creator
Adam, Fundamentalism, Evolution, Graf-Wellhausen, God. The Bible emphasizes that Jehovah is both Saviour
Inspiration, Modernism.] and Judge. He is the covenant-keeping Redeemer to the
JEDUTHUN (great love, praising). 1 Ch. 9:16. believer, and He is the holy God of judgment to the
JEEZER (help). Nu. 26:30. unbeliever (De. 7:9-10). We see this definition in the
JEGARSAHADUTHA (heap of witness). Ge. 31:47. first mention of Jehovah in Genesis 2-3. God is called
Jehovah 19 times in these chapters. We see Jehovah as
JEHALELEEL (he praises God). 1 Ch. 4:16. the loving Creator, making man and providing for all of
JEHDEIAH (one Lord, unity). 1 Ch. 15:24. his needs. We see Jehovah as the just Judge, giving man
JEHEZEKEL (the strength of God). 1 Ch. 24:16. the first law and warning of judgment for disobedience
JEHIAH (God lives). 1 Ch. 15:24. (Ge. 2:16-17). We see Jehovah as Judge, punishing man
JEHIEL (God lives). Ezr. 8:9. after the fall, but we also see Him as the Redeemer,
seeking sinners, bringing them to repentance,
JEHIELI (descendant of Jehiel). 1 Ch. 26:21. prophesying of the coming Saviour, and clothing them
JEHIZKIAH (God shows himself strong). 1 Ch. in the coats which signified the salvation provided by
28:12. the sacrifice of God’s Son (Ge. 3:8, 15, 21). This is the
JEHOADAH (God held up). 1 Ch. 8:36. definition of Jehovah that Solomon emphasized at the
JEHOADDAN (delight of God). 2 Ki. 14:2. dedication of the Temple (2 Ch. 6:14-15). Solomon said
JEHOAHAZ (God has taken). 2 Ki. 10:35. Jehovah God is the only God; He keeps covenant and
JEHOASH (God has given). (1) A king of Judah (2 shows mercy; He keeps His promises; He gives laws and
deals with men on the basis of their obedience (“thy
Ki. 11-13; 2 Ch. 24-25). (2) A king of Israel (2 Ki. servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts,”
13:10-13; 14:8-16; 2 Ch. 25:17-24). verse 14). The greatness of Jehovah’s mercy and
JEHOHANAN (God gave graciously). 2 Ch. 17:15. salvation can only be understood in light of His terrible
JEHOIACHIN (God establishes). One of the last holiness (Le. 11:45; 19:1-2; Ps. 11:4-5; Is. 6:3; Hag.
kings of Judah (2 Ki. 24:6-16; 2 Ch. 36:8-10). 1:12-13). Jehovah is the lawgiver and the punisher of
JEHOIADA (God has known). 2 Ki. 11:4. lawbreakers (Ex. 20:1-18). The book of Psalms is a book
JEHOIAKIM (God confirms). 1 Ch. 3:15. of praise to Jehovah God. Forty-one times the Psalmist
JEHOIARIB (God has pleaded by cause). 1 Ch. 24:7. says, “Praise the LORD” or “Praise ye the LORD.”
Jehovah is to be praised because of His goodness and
JEHONADAB (God gave freely). 2 Ki. 10:15. mercy (Ps. 106:1; 103:8-14). Sixteen times we are told
JEHONATHAN (the gift of God). 1 Ch. 27:25. that Jehovah is good (1 Ch. 16:34; 2 Ch. 5:3; 7:3; Ezr.
JEHORAM (God is exalted). (1) A king of Judah (2 3:11; Ps. 34:8; 100:5; 106:1; 107:1; 118:1, 29; 135:3;
Ki. 8:16-24; 2 Ch. 21:1-20). (2) A king of the northern 136:1; 145:9; Je. 33:11; La. 3:25; Na. 1:7). [See God, I
tribes (2 Ki. 3:1; 9:21-24). Am, Immanuel, Jehovah-Jireh, Jehovah-Nissi, Jehovah-
JEHOSHABEATH (Oath of God). 2 Ch. 22:11. Shalom, Jehovah-Tsidkenu, Jesus Christ.]
JEHOSHAPHAT (Jehovah is Judge). A godly king of JEHOVAH-JIREH (Jehovah will provide). The name
Israel (1 Ki. 15-24; 2 Ch. 17-20). He did many Abraham gave to an altar after God provided a sacrifice
wonderful things for the glory of God, but in his later in the place of Isaac (Ge. 22:1-14). It reminds us of
years he sinned by yoking together with wicked Ahab (1 God’s mercy in seeing man’s need of salvation and in
Ki. 22:1-36; 2 Ch. 18:1-34). Jehoshaphat was rebuked providing His Son as a ransom for sin (Jn. 3:16). [See
for this (2 Ch. 19:1-3; 20:35-37). God, Jehovah.]
JEHOSHAPHAT, VALLEY OF. The valley between JEHOVAH-NISSI (Jehovah is my banner). The name
Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. It is also called the Moses gave to an altar after God defeated Israel’s
valley of the Kidron (the brook which runs down the enemy, Amalak, and promised to destroy this enemy
valley) and the valley of decision (Joel 3:14). Here utterly (Ex. 17:8-15). This name reminds us that God is
Jehoshaphat defeated the enemies of Israel (2 Ki. 11:2; the believer’s victory over all enemies. [See God,
2 Ch. 22:11). Joel prophesies that here God will gather Jehovah.]
the heathen nations to judge them (Joel 3:1, 2). [See JEHOVAH-SHALOM (Jehovah is peace). The name
Armageddon, Great Tribulation, Prophecy.] Gideon gave to an altar after God spoke to him (Ju.
JEHOSHEBA (oath of God). 2 Ki. 11:2. 6:21-24). It reminds us that God gives peace to His
JEHOSHUA. [See Joshua.] people because of the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ (Jn.

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