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Jehizkiah, an Ephraimite leader, opposed taking Judean captives during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah.
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Jehizkiah is mentioned in 2Ch.28.12 as one of the leaders of the tribe of Ephraim who opposed the actions of the Israelite army during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah. The army had just returned from a successful campaign against Judah, bringing back a large number of captives and plunder. However, Jehizkiah, along with Azariah, Berechiah, and Amasa, confronted the army and urged them not to bring the captives into Samaria, warning that this would only add to Israel's guilt before God. They argued that the army's actions had already provoked God's anger and that taking the captives would further incur his wrath. As a result of their intervention, the army released the captives, provided them with clothing and food, and sent them back to Judah. Jehizkiah's actions demonstrate his concern for righteousness and his willingness to stand up against wrongdoing, even in the face of military success.
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Jehovah strengthens, one of the chiefs of Ephraim (2 Chr. 28:12).
(Jehovah strengthens), son of Shallum, one of the heads of the tribe of Ephraim in the time of Ahaz. (2 Chronicles 28:12) comp. 2Chr 28:8,13,15 (B.C. 738.)
JEHIZKI'AH (whom Jehovah strengthens), the same name as Hezekiah. One of the Ephraimite chiefs who seconded the prophet Oded in his efforts to release the captives of Judah during Ahaz's reign. 2 Chr 28:12.
JEHIZKI'AH (whom Jehovah strengthens), the same name as Hezekiah. One of the Ephraimite chiefs who seconded the prophet Oded in his efforts to release the captives of Judah during Ahaz's reign. 2 Chr 28:12.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3169
Then some of the leaders of the Ephraimites—Azariah son of Jehohanan, Berechiah son of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah son of Shallum, and Amasa son of Hadlai—stood in opposition to those arriving from the war.
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