Jehoshaphat

Definition

Jehoshaphat was the name of at least two men in the Old Testament.

• The best known man by this name was King Jehoshaphat who was the fourth king to rule over the kingdom of Judah.
• He restored peace between Judah and Israel and destroyed the altars of false gods.
• Another Jehoshaphat was a “recorder” for David and Solomon. His job included writing documents for the king to sign and recording the history of the important events that happened in the kingdom.

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(See also: altar, David, false god, Israel, Judah, priest, Solomon)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 3:10-12
• 1 Kings 4:17
• 2 Chronicles 17:1
• 2 Kings 1:17
• 2 Samuel 8:15-18
• Matthew 1:7-8

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3092, G24980