Prophet who rebuked Jehoshaphat for his alliance with Ahaziah
Dodavahu
Named in 1 verse of 2 Chronicles, first in 2 Chronicles 20:37.
דּוֹדָוָהוּDodavahu
- Children
- Eliezer
About Dodavahu Written by AI
Dodavahu, son of Eliezer of Mareshah, is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 20:37 as a prophet who rebuked King Jehoshaphat of Judah for his alliance with Ahaziah, the wicked king of Israel. This incident occurred after Jehoshaphat had successfully sought the Lord's help in defeating the Moabites and Ammonites (2 Chronicles 20:1 to 30). Following this victory, Jehoshaphat allied himself with Ahaziah to build ships to go to Tarshish (2 Chronicles 20:35 to 36). This alliance was ill-advised, as Ahaziah was known for his wickedness and had led Israel into idolatry (1Kings 22).
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Chronicles 20:37
Then Eliezer son of Dodavahu of Mareshah prophesied against Jehoshaphat, saying, “Because you have allied yourself with Ahaziah, the LORD has destroyed your works.” So the ships were wrecked and were unable to sail to Tarshish.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.