Jehoshaphat

Jehoshaphat, son of Paruah, was one of Solomon's twelve officers responsible for providing food for the king and his household.

The name Jehoshaphat means “the Lord is judge”

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Summary

A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Kings 4:17; only referred to as Jehoshaphat (יְהוֹשָׁפָט); a son of Paruah.

Glossary entries

Jehoshaphat (Person)

Family members

Father

Paruah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar;