Word Study

The meaning of יוֹשָׁפָט

Understanding Yôwshâphâṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H3146
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יוֹשָׁפָט

Phoneticyo-shaw-fawt'
TransliterationYôwshâphâṭ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a form of יְהוֹשָׁפָט Joshaphat. - § Joshaphat or Jehoshaphat = "Jehovah judges" - Joshaphat, an Israelite n pr m 1) one of David's mighty warriors 2) a priest and trumpeter in the time of David

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 11:43

Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,

1 Chronicles 15:24

And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of God: and Obed–edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יוֹשָׁפָט' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 11:43?