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Tobijah was a Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah.
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Tobijah is mentioned in 2Ch.17.8 as one of the Levites sent by King Jehoshaphat of Judah to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah. He was part of a delegation that included other Levites, such as Shemaiah, Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, as well as the priests Elishama and Jehoram. This teaching mission was part of Jehoshaphat's reforms to strengthen the spiritual and moral foundation of his kingdom. The Levites were responsible for instructing the people in the Law of God and ensuring that they understood and followed its precepts.
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Id., a Levite sent out through Judah by Jehoshaphat to teach the people (2 Chr. 17:8).
TOBI'JAH (goodness of Jehovah). A Levite sent out through Judah by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law. 1 Chr 17:8. One to whom a memorial crown was given by the prophet. Zech 6:10, 2 Kgs 22:14.
TOBI'JAH (goodness of Jehovah). A Levite sent out through Judah by Jehoshaphat to teach the Law. 1 Chr 17:8. One to whom a memorial crown was given by the prophet. Zech 6:10, 2 Kgs 22:14.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2900
accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram.
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