Jehoshaphat
Jehoshaphat was the father of Jehu, who became king of Israel.
The name Jehoshaphat means “the Lord is judge”
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Summary
A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 9:2; only referred to as Jehoshaphat (יְהוֹשָׁפָט); a son of Nimshi; father of Jehu.
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Alternative names
- יְהוֹשָׁפָטJehoshaphat
Mentions
- When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room.
- Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,