Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joshaphat, along with other priests, blew trumpets before the ark of the covenant during its transfer to Jerusalem.
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Also known as Jehoshaphat
Joshaphat is mentioned in 1Ch.15.24 as one of the priests who blew trumpets before the ark of the covenant as it was being brought to Jerusalem. This event took place during the reign of King David, as he sought to establish Jerusalem as the religious and political center of Israel (1Ch.15.1-16:3). The ark, which symbolized God's presence among His people, was carried by the Levites and accompanied by musicians and singers. The priests, including Joshaphat, played a special role in this procession by blowing trumpets, which were used in religious ceremonies and to signal important events (Num.10.1-10).
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3146
Shebaniah, Joshaphat, Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Eliezer—the priests—were to blow the trumpets before the ark of God. Obed-edom and Jehiah were also to be guardians of the ark.
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