Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shilhi, the father of Azubah, who was the mother of King Jehoshaphat of Judah.
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Shilhi is mentioned in 1Ki.22.42 and 2Ch.20.31 as the father of Azubah, who was the mother of King Jehoshaphat of Judah. Jehoshaphat, the son of Asa, became king of Judah at the age of thirty-five and reigned for twenty-five years in Jerusalem. The mention of Shilhi in these passages serves to provide genealogical information about Jehoshaphat's maternal lineage, highlighting the importance of family connections in the royal line of Judah.
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(armed), the father of Azubah the mother of Jehoshaphat (1 Kings 22:42; 2 Chronicles 20:31) (B.C. before 946.)
Shilhim, bough; weapon; armor
SHIL'HI (armed), the grandfather of Jehoshaphat. 1 Kgs 22:42; 2 Chr 20:31.
SHIL'HI (armed), the grandfather of Jehoshaphat. 1 Kgs 22:42; 2 Chr 20:31.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7977
Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His motherʼs name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.
So Jehoshaphat reigned over Judah. He was thirty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-five years. His motherʼs name was Azubah daughter of Shilhi.
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