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JERIBAI - JESTING

JERIBAI (God pleads). 1 Ch. 11:46. Antichrist (Da. 9:27). (3) The two witnesses of
JERICHO (constant pleasant odor, place of Revelation 11 will prophesy in Jerusalem, and there will
fragrance). Jericho was a pagan city that was conquered be a great earthquake following their resurrection (Re.
by Israel when God destroyed its walls (Jos. 6). A curse 11:11-13). (4) For the final 3.5 years of the Great
was pronounced by Joshua that anyone who rebuilt Tribulation, Jerusalem will be “given unto the Gentiles:
Jericho’s walls would lose his firstborn and youngest and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and
sons (Jos. 6:26). This was fulfilled in 1 Ki. 16:34. two months” (Re. 11:2; Mt. 24:15-21). (5) At the end of
JERIEL (God looks on). 1 Ch. 7:2. the Tribulation, all nations will be gathered together
JERIJAH. [See Jeriah.] against Jerusalem (Joel 3:1-12). (6) The Lord Jesus
Christ will return, destroy the Antichrist, defeat the
JERIMOTH (eminences, he who fears). 1 Ch. 7:7. Gentile armies, and establish His earthly capital in
JERIOTH (curtains, breaking asunder). 1 Ch. 2:18. Jerusalem (Ze. 13-14; Joel 3:14-21; Is. 66:15-24). [See
JEROBOAM (increase the people). (1) The first king Covenant, Israel, Kingdom of God, Millennium,
of the northern tribes of Israel (1 Ki. 12-14; 2 Ch. Prophecy, Second Coming.]
10-11). (2) The 13th king of Israel (2 Ki. 14:23-29). JERUSHA, JERUSHAH (hereditary possession). 2 Ki.
JEROHAM (merciful, beloved). 1 Sa. 1:1. 15:33.
JERUBBAAL (Baal strives). A name given to Gideon JESAIAH, JESHAIAH (the salvation of God). 1 Ch.
because he overthrew Baal’s altar (Ju. 6:32). [See 3:21.
Gideon.] JESHANAH (ancient). 2 Ch. 13:19.
JERUBBESHETH (contending with the shame). A JESHARELAH (upright toward God). 1 Ch. 25:14.
name given to Gideon because he overthrew Baal’s altar JESHEBEAB (a father’s home). 1 Ch. 24:13.
(2 Sa. 11:21). JESHER (righteous). 1 Ch. 2:18.
JERUEL (the reverence of God). 2 Ch. 20:16. JESHIMON (solitude, desolation). Nu. 21:20.
JERUSALEM (foundation of peace). The capital of JESHISHAI (God maketh to dwell in peace). 1 Ch.
Israel. Jerusalem’s History: (1) Before King David’s Time: 5:14.
In Abraham’s day, Jerusalem was called Salem. It was
the city of Melchizedek, king of Salem (Ge. 14:18). JESHOHAIAH (the meditation of God). 1 Ch. 4:36.
Later it was called Jebus and Jerusalem by idolatrous JESHUA, JESHUAH (the salvation of the Lord). Ne.
people (Jos. 10:1; 15:8; 18:28; Ju. 19:10). (2) During 8:17.
David’s Reign: Jebus was conquered by David’s men and JESHURUN, JESURUN (the righteous nation). A
made the capital of his kingdom, and renamed “the city poetic name for Israel, a term of affection (De. 32:15;
of David” (2 Sa. 5:6-9). (3) From Solomon to the Time of 33:5, 26; Is. 44:2). Israel is righteous because of God’s
Christ: The temple of God was built in Jerusalem in redemption. [See Israel.]
Solomon’s reign and the city remained Israel’s capital JESIAH (God gives as a loan). 1 Ch. 12:6.
and center of worship until it was destroyed by JESIMIEL (God places). 1 Ch. 4:36.
Nebuchadnezzar’s armies (2 Ki. 24:25). After Israel’s 70-
year captivity in Babylon, Jerusalem and the temple JESSE (gift of the Lord). The father of David (Ru.
were rebuilt under the leadership of Zerubbabel, Ezra, 4:18-22; 1 Sa. 17:12-14). The prophet Isaiah foretold
Nehemiah, and the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and that Jesus would be both the root and branch of Jesse,
Malachi. (4) From the Time of Christ to Present: as the Son of David (Is. 11:1, 10). This refers to His
Jerusalem was destroyed in AD 70 by Roman armies humanity (branch of Jesse) and His deity (root of
under General Titus. Jerusalem’s history from then until Jesse). [See Covenant, David, Jesus Christ.]
1948 was one of subjection by a succession of Gentile JESUI (equality, level). Nu. 26:44.
powers—Romans, European crusaders, Arabs, the JESURUN. [See Jeshurun.]
Ottomans, and the British. In 1948, the new state of JESTING. Improper joking (Ep. 5:4). This is not a
Israel was announced and the Jews miraculously won condemnation of levity in general. The Bible says “a
the war of independence against united Arab armies. merry heart doeth good like a medicine” (Pr. 22:17).
Jews began to return to Israel by the tens of thousands. What is forbidden in Ephesians 5 is the laughing and
In 1967, following the Six-day War against attacking joking in any improper sense, such as the telling of dirty
Arab nations, Israel captured the Temple Mount and has jokes. The passage says, “But fornication, and all
controlled the entire city since that time. Prophecies of uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named
Jerusalem’s future: (1) A new temple will be built among you, as becometh saints; neither filthiness, nor
which will be desecrated by the Antichrist (2 Th. 2:4; foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient:
Mt. 24:15). (2) Israel will sign a peace pact with the

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