Key Figures — 2 Chronicles 19

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Jehoshaphat
King of Judah who sought to bring the nation back to the worship of the Lord.
Jehoshaphat returned to Jerusalem after his alliance with Ahab and was rebuked by Jehu the seer. He then initiated reforms to bring the people back to the Lord, appointing judges and instructing them to judge righteously.
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Jehu son of Hanani
Prophet who rebuked King Jehoshaphat for his alliance with Ahab.
Jehu confronted Jehoshaphat, warning him about God's displeasure with his alliance with Ahab, yet acknowledged the good in Jehoshaphat's heart for removing Asherah poles and seeking God.
Related passages
- 1 Kings 16:1-7 (Jehu's father, Hanani, rebukes Baasha)
- 2 Chronicles 20:34 (Jehu's writings about Jehoshaphat)

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