Old Testament · Book 12 of 66
2 Kings
25 chapters. Book overviews with themes and outlines are written and reviewed in Phase 2. Below are the records in the graph that draw primarily on this book.
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Abana
Abana, a river near Damascus, which Naaman saw as superior to the Jordan River. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 5:12.
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Abel-beth-maacah
Abel-beth-maacah, a fortified city in northern Israel, near Dan. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Samuel 20:14.
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Abi
Abi, also known as Abijah, was the mother of King Hezekiah and the daughter of Zechariah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:2.
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Achbor
Achbor, also known as Abdon, was an official during the reign of King Josiah of Judah and was involved in the discovery of the Book of the Law and the subsequent religious reforms. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 22:12.
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Adaiah
Adaiah of Bozkath's daughter Jedidah was the mother of King Josiah, who reigned over Judah and initiated significant religious reforms. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 22:1.
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Adrammelech
Adrammelech was an Assyrian deity worshipped by the Sepharvite people. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 17:31.
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Adrammelech
Adrammelech, son of Assyrian king Sennacherib, assassinated his father. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:37.
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Ahaz
Ahaz, son of Jotham, reigned as king of Judah for 16 years. Mentioned in 37 verses across 7 books, first at 2 Kings 15:38.
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Ahaziah
Ahaziah, son of Ahab, reigned as king of Israel for two years. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Kings 22:40.
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Ahaziah
Ahaziah (also called Jehoahaz), son of Jehoram, reigned as king of Judah for one year. Mentioned in 26 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 8:24.
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Ahijah
Ahijah was the father of Baasha, who became king of Israel and ruled for 24 years. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 15:27.
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Ahikam
Ahikam, son of Shaphan, was an official during the reigns of Josiah and Jehoiakim, and he protected Jeremiah from death. Mentioned in 20 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 22:12.
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Amaziah
Amaziah, son of Joash, was the ninth king of Judah who reigned for 29 years. Mentioned in 33 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 12:21.
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Amittai
Amittai was the father of Jonah, the prophet from Gath-hepher. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 14:25.
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Amon
Amon, the son of Manasseh, was the 15th king of Judah who reigned for two years before being assassinated by his servants. Mentioned in 15 verses across 6 books, first at 2 Kings 21:18.
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Amoz
Amoz, the father of the prophet Isaiah. Mentioned in 13 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 19:2.
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Anammelech
Anammelech was an Assyrian deity worshiped by the Sepharvites, who were among the foreign peoples settled in Samaria by the Assyrian king. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 17:31.
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Aphek
Aphek, a city in the north, where the Arameans fought against Israel. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 20:26.
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Ararat
Ararat, the mountain range where Noah's ark came to rest after the flood. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at Genesis 8:4.
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Argob
Argob, along with Arieh, was with King Pekahiah when Pekah conspired against him and assassinated him. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 15:25.
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Arieh
Arieh, along with Argob, was with King Pekahiah when Pekah conspired against him and assassinated him. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 15:25.
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Arpad
Arpad was a city in northern Syria conquered by the Assyrians. Mentioned in 6 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 18:34.
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Arumah
Arumah or Rumah, a city mentioned in connection with Abimelech's reign and as the hometown of King Jehoiakim's mother. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Judges 9:41.
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Asaiah
Asaiah was a servant of King Josiah sent to consult the prophetess Huldah about the Book of the Law (2Ki.22.12, 14; 2Ch.34.20). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 22:12.
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Asaph
Asaph served as the recorder during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah (2Ki.18.18, 37; Isa.36.3, 22). Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Athaliah
Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, became queen of Judah and ruled for six years before being overthrown (2Ki.8.26; 11:1-3, 13-14, 20; 2Ch.22.2, 10-12; 23:12-13, 21; 24:7). Mentioned in 15 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 8:26.
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Azaliah
Azaliah was the father of Shaphan the scribe, who served during the reign of King Josiah of Judah (2Ki.22.3; 2Ch.34.8). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 22:3.
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Baal-shalishah
Baal-shalishah was the place where a man brought provisions to Elisha. (2Ki.4.42) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 4:42.
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Baal-zebub
Baal-zebub was the god of Ekron whom Ahaziah consulted about his illness. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 1:2.
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Babylon
Babylon, also known as Babel, Sheshak, Merathaim, or Pekod, was an ancient Mesopotamian city that served as the capital of the Babylonian Empire. Mentioned in 266 verses across 17 books, first at 2 Kings 17:24.
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Baladan
Baladan was the father of Merodach-baladan, king of Babylon. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 20:12.
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Ben-hadad
Ben-hadad III, king of Aram, oppressed Israel until his death. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 13:3.
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Ben-hadad
Ben-hadad II, king of Aram, besieged Samaria during the reign of Joram and sought Elisha's counsel when ill. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 6:24.
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Beth-eked
Beth-eked was a place where Jehu killed the forty-two brothers of Ahaziah, king of Judah. (2Ki.10.12, 14) Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 10:12.
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Beth-haggan
Beth-haggan was a place near Jezreel where Ahaziah, king of Judah, fled from Jehu before being killed. (2Ki.9.27) Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 9:27.
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Bidkar
Bidkar, an officer of Jehu, witnessed the LORD's judgment against Ahab and his family. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 9:25.
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Bozkath
Bozkath was a town in Judah and the birthplace of King Josiah's mother, Jedidah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 15:39.
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Carmel Mount
Mount Carmel was a mountain range in northern Israel where the prophet Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 18:19.
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Chaldea
Chaldea was an ancient Mesopotamian empire, known for its astrologers and wise men, that played a significant role in the history of Israel, particularly during the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 88 verses across 12 books, first at Genesis 11:28.
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Corner Gate
The Corner Gate was a fortified gate in Jerusalem's wall, mentioned in connection with repairs and measurements of the city. Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Kings 14:13.
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Cuthah
Cuthah was a Babylonian city from which the Assyrian king brought people to settle in Samaria after the deportation of the Israelites. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 17:24.
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Damascus
Damascus is an ancient city of Syria, named in Genesis and throughout the history of Israel's kings and prophets. Saul of Tarsus was traveling there to arrest believers when the risen Jesus met him on the road, and in Damascus he was healed, baptized, and first proclaimed Jesus as the Christ.
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Dothan
Dothan, a place where Joseph found his brothers and was later sold into slavery (Genesis 37:17). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 37:17.
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Eden
Eden, a city or region mentioned in the Old Testament, possibly located in Mesopotamia or Syria (2Ki.19.12; Isaiah 37:12; Ezk.27.23). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 19:12.
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Elah
Elah was the father of Hoshea, the last king of Israel. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 15:30.
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Elath
Elath, an Edomite port on the Red Sea, was fortified by Judah during the reigns of Solomon and Uzziah. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Deuteronomy 2:8.
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Eliakim
Eliakim was the palace administrator under King Hezekiah during the Assyrian invasion. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Elijah
Elijah was the prophet from Tishbe in Gilead who confronted King Ahab and the prophets of Baal, was fed by ravens and by a widow in Zarephath, raised the widow's son, and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. Malachi promised his return before the Day of the Lord, and Jesus identified John the Baptist with that promise.
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Elisha
Elisha was a prophet who performed many miracles and served as a spiritual leader in Israel after Elijah. Mentioned in 53 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Kings 19:16.
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Elishama
Elishama was the grandfather of Ishmael, who assassinated Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:25.
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Elnathan
Elnathan was the father of Nehushta, the mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 24:8.
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Ephraim Gate
The Ephraim Gate, a gate in Jerusalem's wall that was broken down by King Jehoash of Israel during his conflict with King Amaziah of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 14:13.
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Esarhaddon
Esarhaddon was the king of Assyria, the son and successor of Sennacherib. Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 19:37.
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Evil-merodach
Evil-merodach was a king of Babylon who released Jehoiachin, the former king of Judah, from prison. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:27.
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Gadi
Gadi was the father of Menahem, who became king of Israel after assassinating Shallum. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 15:14.
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Gath-hepher
Gath-hepher, a town in the territory of Zebulun, was the hometown of the prophet Jonah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Joshua 19:13.
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Gedaliah
Gedaliah, appointed governor of Judah by the Babylonians after the fall of Jerusalem, was assassinated by Ishmael, leading to the flight of the remaining Jews to Egypt. Mentioned in 26 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:22.
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Gehazi
Gehazi, the servant of the prophet Elisha, was punished with leprosy for his greed and deceit in the matter of Naaman's healing. Mentioned in 12 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 4:12.
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Gilgal
Gilgal, a place associated with the prophets Elijah and Elisha, was the starting point of Elijah's final journey and the location of a prophetic community (2Ki.2.1; 4:38). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 2:1.
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Gozan
Gozan was a region in Mesopotamia where Israelite captives from the northern kingdom were deported by the Assyrians (2Ki.17.6; 18:11; 19:12; 1Ch.5.26; Isaiah 37:12). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 17:6.
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Gur
Gur was a place near Ibleam where Ahaziah, king of Judah, was wounded by Jehu's men while fleeing (2Ki.9.27). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 9:27.
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Habor
Habor was a river in Assyria along which the Israelite captives from the northern kingdom were settled by the Assyrians (2Ki.17.6; 18:11; 1Ch.5.26). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 17:6.
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Halah
Halah was one of the places where the Assyrians settled the exiled Israelites after conquering the Northern Kingdom. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 17:6.
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Hamutal
Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah, was the mother of Jehoahaz and Zedekiah, two kings of Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 23:31.
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Harhas
Harhas or Hasrah was the father of Shallum's wife. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 22:14.
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Haruz
Haruz was the father of Meshullemeth, wife of King Manasseh of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 21:19.
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Hazael
Hazael, king of Aram, was anointed by Elijah and fought against Israel and Judah. Mentioned in 21 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Kings 19:15.
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Hena
Hena was a Mesopotamian city conquered by the Assyrians before the time of Sennacherib, possibly located near Sippara (2Ki.18.34; 19:13; Isa.37.13). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:34.
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Hephzibah
Hephzibah was the mother of King Manasseh, who ruled over Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 21:1.
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Hezekiah
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who instituted religious reforms and trusted in God during the Assyrian invasion. Mentioned in 116 verses across 9 books, first at 2 Kings 16:20.
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Hilkiah
Hilkiah served as a high-ranking official in the court of King Hezekiah of Judah. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Hilkiah
Hilkiah, the high priest during King Josiah's reign, discovered the Book of the Law in the temple, sparking a religious reform. Mentioned in 19 verses across 6 books, first at 2 Kings 22:4.
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Hoshea
Hoshea was the last king of Israel, reigning from around 732 to 722 BC, until the Assyrian conquest of Samaria. Mentioned in 8 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 15:30.
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Huldah
Huldah was a prophetess who was consulted by King Josiah's officials regarding the authenticity of the Book of the Law discovered during temple repairs. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 22:14.
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Ibleam
Ibleam (Bileam, Gath-rimmon), a Levitical city in Issachar. Mentioned in 6 verses across 4 books, first at Joshua 17:11.
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Ijon
Ijon (Jaan), a town in northern Israel conquered by the Assyrians. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Samuel 24:6.
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Ishmael
Ishmael, son of Nethaniah, assassinated Gedaliah the governor and led captives to Ammon before being pursued by Johanan. Mentioned in 21 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Ivvah
Ivvah (or Avva) was a city conquered by Assyria, whose people were resettled in Samaria. (2Ki.18.34, 19:13; Isaiah 37:13; 2Ki.17.24, 31) Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 17:24.
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Jabesh
Jabesh, the son of Shallum, conspired against and assassinated Zechariah, becoming king of Israel, but reigned for only one month before being killed by Menahem. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 15:10.
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Janoah
Janoah, a town captured by the Assyrians during the reign of Pekah, king of Israel (2Ki.15.29). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 15:29.
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Jecoliah
Jecoliah was the mother of King Uzziah (also known as Azariah) of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 15:2.
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Jedidah
Jedidah was the mother of King Josiah of Judah and the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 22:1.
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Jehoaddan
Jehoaddan was the mother of King Amaziah of Judah and was from Jerusalem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 14:2.
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Jehoahaz
Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, was king of Israel and reigned for seventeen years. Mentioned in 14 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 10:35.
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Jehoahaz
Jehoahaz, also known as Johanan, was a king of Judah and the son of Josiah. Mentioned in 7 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 23:30.
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Jehoiachin
Jehoiachin, also known as Jeconiah, Coniah, or Shallum, was a king of Judah who reigned for three months before being exiled to Babylon. Mentioned in 22 verses across 7 books, first at 2 Kings 24:6.
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Jehoiada
Jehoiada, also known as Barachiah, was a high priest who led a revolt against Queen Athaliah and crowned Joash as king of Judah. Mentioned in 26 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 11:4.
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Jehoiakim
Jehoiakim, also known as Eliakim, was a king of Judah who reigned for eleven years before being succeeded by his son Jehoiachin. Mentioned in 36 verses across 5 books, first at 2 Kings 23:34.
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Jehoram
Jehoram, also known as Joram, was the son of Jehoshaphat and king of Judah. Mentioned in 21 verses across 5 books, first at 1 Kings 22:50.
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Jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat was the father of Jehu, who became king of Israel. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 9:2.
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Jehosheba
Jehosheba, also known as Jehoshabeath, was the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest; she saved the infant Joash from Athaliah's massacre of the royal family. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 11:2.
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Jehozabad
Jehozabad, the son of Shomer, was one of the servants who conspired against and killed King Joash of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 12:21.
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Jehu
Jehu, son of Jehoshaphat, was anointed king of Israel by Elisha's servant; he destroyed the house of Ahab and the worship of Baal, but continued in the sins of Jeroboam. Mentioned in 46 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Kings 19:16.
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Jeremiah
Jeremiah of Libnah was the father of Hamutal, who was the mother of King Jehoahaz and King Zedekiah of Judah. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 23:31.
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Jeroboam
Jeroboam II was a king of Israel who reigned for 41 years, restoring some of Israel's former territories. Mentioned in 14 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Kings 13:13.
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Jerusha
Jerusha was the mother of King Jotham of Judah and the daughter of Zadok. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 15:33.
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Jezaniah
Jezaniah, also known as Azariah, was a leader of the Judean forces after the fall of Jerusalem. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Joah
Joah, the son of Asaph, served as King Hezekiah's secretary during the Assyrian invasion. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Joash
Joash (Jehoash), son of Ahaziah, became king of Judah at age seven and reigned for forty years. Mentioned in 26 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 11:2.
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Joash
Joash (Jehoash), son of Jehoahaz, reigned as king of Israel for sixteen years. Mentioned in 23 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Kings 13:9.
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Johanan
Johanan, the son of Kareah, was a prominent Judean military leader who played a significant role in the events following the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. Mentioned in 15 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Jonadab
Jonadab, the son of Rechab, instructed his descendants to abstain from wine, live in tents, and follow a nomadic lifestyle, which they faithfully observed. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 10:15.
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Jonah
Jonah was the prophet from Gath-hepher sent to preach in Nineveh. He fled by sea, was swallowed by a great fish for three days and three nights, and after his deliverance preached to Nineveh, which repented. Jesus named the sign of Jonah as the one sign His generation would receive.
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Joram
Joram (or Jehoram), the son of Ahab, was king of Northern Israel for twelve years. Mentioned in 19 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 1:17.
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Joshua
Joshua was the governor of Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 23:8.
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Josiah
Josiah was a king of Judah who instituted significant religious reforms and repaired the temple. Mentioned in 49 verses across 7 books, first at 1 Kings 13:2.
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Jotbah
Jotbah, the hometown of Meshullemeth; mother of King Amon of Judah (2Ki.21.19). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 21:19.
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Jotham
Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was a king of Judah who reigned for sixteen years. Mentioned in 20 verses across 7 books, first at 2 Kings 15:5.
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Jozacar
Jozacar (or Zabad), along with Jehozabad, was one of the servants who conspired against and killed King Joash of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 12:21.
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Kareah
Kareah was the father of Johanan and Jonathan, two military leaders who joined Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. Mentioned in 14 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Kidron
The Kidron Valley, also known as the Valley of Jehoshaphat, is located east of Jerusalem and was the site of several significant events in the Bible. Mentioned in 13 verses across 7 books, first at 2 Samuel 15:23.
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Kir
Kir, also known as Mizpeh, was a Moabite city that faced destruction by the Babylonians (Isaiah 15:1; Jeremiah 48:1, 23). Mentioned in 7 verses across 4 books, first at 1 Samuel 22:3.
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Kir
Kir, a city or region in Mesopotamia, possibly Elam, was the place where the Arameans were exiled and from where they originally came (2Ki.16.9; Amo.9.7). Mentioned in 4 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 16:9.
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Maacathites
An unnamed son of Hodiah, who was the grandson of Naham's sister. Mentioned in 4 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:34.
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Manasseh
Manasseh, son of Hezekiah, was a king of Judah who reigned for 55 years. Mentioned in 24 verses across 5 books, first at 2 Kings 20:21.
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Mattan
Mattan, a priest of Baal, was killed during Jehoiada's religious reforms. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 11:18.
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Media
Media (Medes), an ancient kingdom in western Iran that, along with Persia, conquered Babylon and formed the Persian Empire (2Ki.17.6; 18:11; Esther 1:3, 14, 18; 10:2; Isaiah 21:2; Jeremiah 25:25; Dan.8.20). Mentioned in 21 verses across 7 books, first at 2 Kings 17:6.
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Menahem
Menahem, king of Israel, known for his cruelty and for paying tribute to Assyria. Mentioned in 8 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 15:14.
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Merodach-baladan
Merodach-baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, king of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 20:12.
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Mesha
Mesha, king of Moab, rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 3:4.
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Meshullam
Meshullam, the grandfather of Shaphan the scribe, mentioned during King Josiah's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 22:3.
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Meshullemeth
Meshullemeth, the mother of Amon, king of Judah, was from Jotbah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 21:19.
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Micaiah
Micaiah (or Micah), a Levite, was sent by King Josiah to inquire of the Lord after the discovery of the Book of the Law. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 22:12.
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Naaman
Naaman, a commander of the Aramean army, was healed of his leprosy by the prophet Elisha, demonstrating God's power and compassion. Mentioned in 11 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 5:1.
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Nathan-melech
Nathan-melech was a court official who had living quarters near the entrance of the temple during King Josiah's reign. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 23:11.
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Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar II was the powerful Emperor of Babylon who destroyed Jerusalem and exiled the Jews. Mentioned in 88 verses across 9 books, first at 2 Kings 24:1.
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Nebuzaradan
Nebuzaradan, the captain of the Babylonian guard, oversaw the destruction of Jerusalem, the exile of its inhabitants, and the release of Jeremiah. Mentioned in 15 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:8.
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Neco
Pharaoh Neco II, the ruler of Egypt, opposed King Josiah of Judah, installed Jehoiakim as a vassal king, and was later defeated by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Mentioned in 10 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 23:29.
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Nehushta
Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem, was the mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 24:8.
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Nethaniah
Nethaniah was the father of Ishmael, the assassin of Gedaliah the governor. Mentioned in 16 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Netophah
Netophah was a town in Judah, known as the hometown of several notable individuals in the Bible. Mentioned in 12 verses across 6 books, first at 2 Samuel 23:28.
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Nimshi
Nimshi was the grandfather of Jehu, the king of Israel who overthrew the dynasty of Ahab. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at 1 Kings 19:16.
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Nineveh
Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, is known in the Bible for its wickedness and its remarkable repentance following Jonah's preaching. Mentioned in 19 verses across 8 books, first at Genesis 10:11.
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Pedaiah
Pedaiah, father of Zebidah, who was the mother of King Jehoiakim of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 23:36.
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Pekah
Pekah, son of Remaliah, king of Israel who reigned for 20 years. Mentioned in 11 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 15:25.
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Pekahiah
Pekahiah, son of Menahem, king of Israel who reigned for 2 years before being assassinated. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 15:22.
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Pharaoh
Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler whom Judah's King Hezekiah sought as an ally against the Assyrian threat. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:21.
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Pharpar
Pharpar was one of the rivers of Damascus, mentioned by Naaman the leper when comparing them to the Jordan River in Israel. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 5:12.
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Rab-saris
Rab-saris was one of the Babylonian officials sent by King Sennacherib to Jerusalem during his campaign against Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 18:17.
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Rabshakeh
Rabshakeh was a Babylonian official who tried to intimidate Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem into surrendering. Mentioned in 16 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:17.
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Rechab
Rechab was the ancestor of the Rechabites, a nomadic tribe known for their faithfulness to God's commands. Mentioned in 12 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 10:15.
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Remaliah
Remaliah was the father of Pekah, who became king of Israel and reigned for 20 years. Mentioned in 13 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 15:25.
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Rezeph
Rezeph was a city conquered by the Assyrians, mentioned in a letter from the Assyrian king to Hezekiah (2Ki. 19:12; Isa. 37:12). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:12.
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Rezin
Rezin was the king of Aram (Syria) who allied with Pekah, king of Israel, against Ahaz, king of Judah. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 15:37.
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Riblah
Riblah was a city in Hamath where the Babylonians set up their headquarters during their campaigns against Judah (2Ki. 23:33; 25:6, 20-21; Jer. 39:5-6; 52:9-10, 26-27). Mentioned in 11 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 23:33.
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Salt Valley
The Salt Valley was a location where David and his commanders defeated the Edomites and Arameans (2Sa. 8:13; 2Ki. 14:7; 1Chr. 18:12; 2Chr. 25:11; Psa. 60:1). Mentioned in 5 verses across 5 books, first at 2 Samuel 8:13.
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Second Quarter
The Second Quarter was a district in Jerusalem mentioned in connection with the prophetess Huldah (2Ki. 22:14; 2Chr. 34:22) and in Zephaniah's prophecy (Zeph. 1:10). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 22:14.
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Sela
Sela, also known as rock or Joktheel, was an Edomite stronghold captured by King Amaziah of Judah (2Ki. 14:7; 2Chr. 25:12; Isa. 16:1; 42:11; Judg. 1:36). Mentioned in 5 verses across 4 books, first at Judges 1:36.
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Sennacherib
Sennacherib and Sargon were Assyrian kings who led military campaigns against Judah during the reigns of King Hezekiah and King Ahaz, respectively. Mentioned in 14 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 18:13.
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Sepharvaim
Sepharvaim was one of the cities from which the Assyrians brought people to resettle in Samaria after the deportation of the Israelites (2Ki. 17:24, 31; 18:34; 19:13; Isa. 36:19; 37:13). Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 17:24.
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Seraiah
Seraiah served as the high priest during the reign of King Zedekiah and was executed by the Babylonians after the fall of Jerusalem. Mentioned in 5 verses across 5 books, first at 2 Kings 25:18.
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Seraiah
Seraiah, the son of Tanhumeth the Netophathite, was one of the officers who served under Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians after the fall of Jerusalem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Shallum
Shallum, son of Jabesh, conspired against Zechariah, king of Israel, assassinated him, and succeeded him as king, reigning for one month. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 15:10.
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Shallum
Shallum, the husband of Huldah the prophetess, was the keeper of the wardrobe during the reign of King Josiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 22:14.
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Shalmaneser
Shalmaneser, king of Assyria, besieged Samaria and conquered the northern kingdom of Israel, exiling its inhabitants and ending the kingdom's existence. Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 17:3.
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Shaphan
Shaphan, the scribe, played a significant role in the religious reforms of King Josiah and the events surrounding the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. Mentioned in 23 verses across 3 books, first at 2 Kings 22:3.
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Shaphat
Shaphat was the father of Elisha, the prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles during the reigns of the kings of Israel. Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 19:16.
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Sharezer
Sharezer, along with his brother Adrammelech, assassinated their father, King Sennacherib of Assyria, and fled to the land of Ararat. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:37.
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Shebna
Shebna was a high-ranking official in King Hezekiah's court, serving as the steward of the palace, but was later demoted and replaced by Eliakim. Mentioned in 9 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:18.
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Shimeath
Shimeath was an Ammonitess, the mother of Jozacar (or 'Jozachar'), one of the assassins of King Joash of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 12:21.
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Shomer
Shomer (or Shimrith) was a Moabite woman, the mother of Jozabad (or Zabad), who was one of the assassins of King Joash of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 12:21.
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Shunem
Shunem was a town allotted to the tribe of Issachar (Josh. 19:18), known for being the home of the Shunammite woman who hosted Elisha (2Ki. 4:8) and where the Philistines camped before battling Saul (1Sam. 28:4). Mentioned in 3 verses across 3 books, first at Joshua 19:18.
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Silla
Silla was the place where King Joash of Judah was assassinated by his servants (2Ki. 12:20). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 12:20.
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So
So was an Egyptian pharaoh to whom King Hoshea of Israel sent messengers, likely seeking an alliance against Assyria. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 17:4.
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Sur
Sur, a gate of the temple in Jerusalem, possibly referring to the Foundation Gate (2Kgs. 11:6). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 11:6.
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Tanhumeth
Tanhumeth the Netophathite was one of the leaders who supported Gedaliah's governorship after Jerusalem's fall. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:23.
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Tartan
The Tartan was a high-ranking Assyrian military commander who led campaigns against Ashdod and Jerusalem. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 18:17.
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Telassar
Telassar, a Mesopotamian city conquered by the Assyrians, mentioned in the context of Sennacherib's boasting (2Kgs. 19:12; Isa. 37:12). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:12.
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The exile and the return
Babylon burned the temple and carried Judah into exile, apparently ending the line of David. Jeremiah had promised that after seventy years God would bring the people back, and the decree of Cyrus of Persia opened the way home and the rebuilding of the temple.
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Tiglath-pileser
Tiglath-pileser, also known as Pul, was an Assyrian king who conquered parts of Israel and received tribute from King Menahem. Mentioned in 9 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Kings 15:19.
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Tikvah
Tikvah, also known as Tokhath, was the father of Shallum and the father-in-law of Huldah the prophetess. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 22:14.
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Tiphsah
Tiphsah, a city attacked and brutally conquered by Menahem, king of Israel (2Kgs. 15:16). Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 15:16.
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Tirhakah
Tirhakah, the king of Cush (Ethiopia), opposed Sennacherib's invasion of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 19:9.
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Tishbe
Tishbe (or Tishbite), the hometown of the prophet Elijah, located in Gilead (1Kgs. 17:1; 21:17, 28; 2Kgs. 1:3, 8; 9:36). Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 1 Kings 17:1.
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Topheth
Topheth, located in the Valley of Hinnom (also called the Valley of Slaughter or Baca Valley) south of Jerusalem, was a site of pagan child sacrifice that was defiled by King Josiah (2Ki.23.10; Jer.7.31-32; 19:2, 6, 11-14; 32:35; Isa.30.33). Mentioned in 17 verses across 7 books, first at Joshua 15:8.
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Uriah
Uriah was a priest during the reign of King Ahaz who followed the king's instructions in building a new altar based on a pagan model from Damascus. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 16:10.
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Uzza
Uzza, a garden in Jerusalem where Manasseh and his son Amon, kings of Judah, were buried (2Kgs. 21:18, 26). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 21:18.
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Uzziah
Uzziah (Azariah) was king of Judah, known for his long and prosperous reign. Mentioned in 33 verses across 8 books, first at 2 Kings 14:21.
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Washer's Field
The Washer's Field, a location near Jerusalem's wall, where the Assyrian officials stood and delivered messages to King Hezekiah (2Kgs. 18:17; Isa. 7:3; 36:2). Mentioned in 3 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:17.
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Zadok
Zadok was the father of Jerusha, who was the wife of King Uzziah (Azariah) of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 15:33.
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Zebidah
Zebidah, daughter of Pedaiah of Rumah, was the mother of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 2 Kings 23:36.
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Zechariah
Zechariah, son of Jeroboam II, was the last king of the northern kingdom of Israel, reigning for only six months before being assassinated. Mentioned in 3 verses across 1 book, first at 2 Kings 14:29.
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Zechariah
Zechariah is mentioned as the father of Abijah (or Abi), the mother of King Hezekiah of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 18:2.
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Zedekiah
Zedekiah, originally named Mattaniah, was the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 54 verses across 4 books, first at 2 Kings 24:17.
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Zephaniah
Zephaniah, a priest during King Zedekiah's reign, was taken captive to Babylon. Mentioned in 6 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 25:18.
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Zibiah
Zibiah, from Beersheba, was the mother of King Joash (or 'Jehoash') of Judah. Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Kings 12:1.
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