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2 Chronicles 18:1

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Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance; and he joined affinity with Ahab.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Samaria was the capital of Ahab’s northern kingdom of Israel, where Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahab drew Judah into Israel’s affairs. Ramoth-gilead,

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2 Chronicles 18:1 mentions Ramoth-gilead, Samaria and Syria.

Samaria · Ovedc
Syria · Dr. Avishai Teicher

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