About Boaz ben Jehoshaphat
Boaz ben Jehoshaphat was an Arab rabbi.
Boaz ben Jehoshaphat (Hebrew: בעז בן יהושפט) was the son of Jehoshaphat ben Josiah and the great-great-grandson of Anan ben David. He lived in Iraq during the mid ninth century. As the direct lineal heir of Anan, Boaz was nasi and resh galuta of the Karaite Jews. He was the father of David ben Boaz.
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Who was Boaz ben Jehoshaphat?
Karaite rabbi
When was Boaz ben Jehoshaphat born?
Boaz ben Jehoshaphat was born in Iraq.
What was Boaz ben Jehoshaphat's occupation?
Boaz ben Jehoshaphat was a rabbi.
What nationality was Boaz ben Jehoshaphat?
Boaz ben Jehoshaphat was Arab.
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