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Ben-hail, a Levite, was sent by Jehoshaphat to teach in Judah.
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Ben-hail was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. As part of Jehoshaphat's reforms, Ben-hail was one of the Levites sent out to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah (2Ch. 17:7). This educational mission aimed to instruct the people in God's commandments and strengthen their faith. Ben-hail's role as a teacher demonstrates the importance of the Levites in preserving and propagating God's word among the people of Israel.
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BEN'-HA'IL (son of the host, i. e. warrior), one of the "princes" whom Jehoshaphat sent to teach the people the law. 2 Chr 17:7.
BEN'-HA'IL (son of the host, i. e. warrior), one of the "princes" whom Jehoshaphat sent to teach the people the law. 2 Chr 17:7.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1134
In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah,
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