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Jareb

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: J By: George A. Morrish

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Apparently a symbolical name for the king of Assyria. Israel had sent to Assyria for help; but Assyria had proved to be no help, but rather a Jareb, or “adversary, enemy” (Fürst) (Hos. 5:13¹³When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound. (Hosea 5:13); Hos. 10:6⁶It shall be also carried unto Assyria for a present to king Jareb: Ephraim shall receive shame, and Israel shall be ashamed of his own counsel. (Hosea 10:6): Compare 2 Chronicles 28:16,20¹⁶At that time did king Ahaz send unto the kings of Assyria to help him. (2 Chronicles 28:16)
²⁰And Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not. (2 Chronicles 28:20)).

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