יְהוֹשָׁפָט

A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.9.2;

son of: Nimshi (H5250);

father of: Jehu (H3058H)

§ Jehoshaphat = "Jehovah has judged"

1) son of king Asa and himself king of Judah for 25 years; one of the best, most pious, and prosperous kings of Judah

2) son of Nimshi and father of king Jehu of the northern kingdom of Israel

3) son of Ahilud and chronicler under David and Solomon

4) son of Paruah and one of the 12 commissary officers under Solomon