Tobijah Summary
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Tobijah was a Levite sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah.
Levite sent by Jehoshaphat (2CH 17:8)
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- en Tobijah
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Tobijah
· Also called · H2900 none · 2CH 17:8 y-h-v-h is good
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טוֹבִיָּהוּ
toviyahu · H2900 · 2CH 17:8 y-h-v-h is good
- he טוֹבִיָּ֫הוּ · H2900G
- el Τωβιας Tōbias · none · 2CH 17:8
- bg Товия
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Tobijah Article
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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.
Tobijah Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Id., a Levite sent out through Judah by Jehoshaphat to teach the people (2 Chr. 17:8).
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