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Jehohanan

יְהוֹחָנָן · ye.ho.cha.nan · H3076J“grace, or mercy, or gift, of the Lord” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 2 Chronicles

Who he was

Jehohanan is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 17:15 as one of the military commanders of Judah during the reign of King Jehoshaphat. He is described as a leader of 280,000 mighty warriors, indicating his significant role in the army of Judah. The passage lists several commanders and the number of troops under their command, highlighting the military strength of Judah during Jehoshaphat's reign. Jehoshaphat is known for his reforms and his efforts to strengthen the spiritual and military foundation of the kingdom. The presence of capable military leaders like Jehohanan would have been essential for maintaining the security and stability of Judah. The text does not provide any further information about Jehohanan's background, his specific military achievements, or his role in the battles and conflicts of the time. However, his inclusion in this list of commanders suggests that he was a trusted and competent leader in Jehoshaphat's army.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

2 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

Jehovah-granted, Jeroboam II. (1.) A Korhite, the head of one of the divisions of the temple porters (1 Chr. 26:3).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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