Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Jehoshaphat
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| Meaning | Jehovah has judged. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Jehoshaphat is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is Jehovah has judged.
Jehoshaphat is pronounced jeh-ho-shaw-fawt'. Jehoshaphat is the name of five men, and a place mentioned in the Bible. Jehoshaphat was the son and successor of King Asa of Judah. He was one of the best, most pious, and prosperous kings of Judah. Jehoshaphat was succeeded by his son Jehoram. Jehoshaphat was a son of Nimshi, and father of King Jehu of Israel. Jehoshaphat was a son of Ahilud. He was the chronicler during the reigns of David and Solomon. Jehoshaphat was a son of Paruah and one of the commissary officers under Solomon. Jehoshaphat was a priest during the time of David. Jehoshaphat is the symbolical name of a valley near Jerusalem, which is the place of ultimate judgment of Israel's enemies by God. Biblical reference for baby name Jehoshaphat: 2 Samuel 8:16; 20:24; 1 Kings 4:3, 17; 15:24; 22:2-51; 2 Kings 1:17; 3:1-14; 8:16; 9:2, 14; 12:18; 1 Chronicles 3:10; 18:15; 2 Chronicles 17:3-12; 18:1-31; 19:1-8; 20:1-37; 21:1-12; 22:9; Joel 3:2, 12 Strong's Bible concordance H3092 |
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