Zerah
Zerah the Ethiopian led a vast army against Judah but was defeated by King Asa.
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 14:9; only referred to as Zerah (זֶ֫רַח).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- זֶ֫רַחZerah
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Zerah without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- Then Zerah the Cushite came against them with an army of 1,000,000 men and 300 chariots, and they advanced as far as Mareshah.
- 2 Chronicles 14:10Referred to, not namedSo Asa marched out against him and lined up in battle formation in the Valley of Zephathah near Mareshah.
- 2 Chronicles 14:11Referred to, not namedThen Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.”