Jeberechiah יְבֶרֶכְיָ֫הוּ
Witness to Isaiah's prophecy about Maher-shalal-hash-baz
Who is Jeberechiah in the Bible?
Jeberechiah was a reliable witness called by the prophet Isaiah to attest to a significant prophecy recorded in Isaiah 8:2. Isaiah summoned Jeberechiah and Uriah the priest to witness his writing of the name "Maher-shalal-hash-baz" on a large scroll, which means "swift is the booty, speedy is the prey." This name served as a sign of the impending Assyrian invasion and conquest of Damascus and Samaria. The presence of these credible witnesses was crucial in validating the prophecy and emphasizing its divine importance to the people of Judah.
Biography
Jeberechiah is mentioned in Isa.8.2 as one of the reliable witnesses called by the prophet Isaiah to attest to his prophecy concerning his son Maher-shalal-hash-baz. The name Maher-shalal-hash-baz means "swift is the booty, speedy is the prey," and was given as a sign of the impending Assyrian invasion and conquest of Damascus and Samaria. Isaiah was instructed to write this name on a large scroll and have it confirmed by reliable witnesses, including Jeberechiah and Uriah the priest. The presence of these witnesses served to validate the prophecy and emphasize its importance.
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In Scripture
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- Isaiah 8:2
"And I will appoint for Myself trustworthy witnesses—Uriah the priest and Zechariah son of Jeberekiah.”"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְבֶרֶכְיָ֫הוּ |