Elishaphat Summary
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Elishaphat was one of the captains who helped Jehoiada the priest overthrow Queen Athaliah.
son of Zichri (2CH 23:1), supported Joash as king of Judah
Lineage: Zichri › Elishaphat
Names
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Elishaphat
my God judgeth
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Elishaphat
· Also called · H478 none · 2CH 23:1 G-d [El] is [my] judge
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אֱלִישָׁפָט
eliyshafat · H478 · 2CH 23:1 G-d [El] is [my] judge
- he אֱלִישָׁפָט · H0478
- el Ελισαφαν Elisaphan · none · 2CH 23:1
- bg Елисафат
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Family of origin
- Father: Zichri
- Mother: Unknown
Elishaphat Article
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Elishaphat is mentioned as one of the captains who assisted Jehoiada the priest in overthrowing Queen Athaliah and installing Joash as the rightful king of Judah (2Ch 23:1). After the death of King Ahaziah, Athaliah seized power and ruled over Judah for six years. In the seventh year, Jehoiada the priest organized a coup to remove Athaliah and restore the Davidic line to the throne. Elishaphat, along with other captains and Levites, gathered the people and supported Jehoiada in his plan. They crowned Joash as king and executed Athaliah, effectively ending her reign. The Bible does not provide any additional information about Elishaphat's background, life, or role beyond his involvement in this significant event in Judah's history.
Elishaphat Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Whom God has judged, one of the “captains of hundreds” associated with Jehoiada in the league to overthrow the usurpation of Athaliah (2 Chr. 23:1).
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