Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יוֹשָׁפָט”
Understanding Yôwshâphâṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a form of יְהוֹשָׁפָט Joshaphat. - § Joshaphat or Jehoshaphat = "Jehovah judges" - Joshaphat, an Israelite n pr m 1) one...
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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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 11:43 | “Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,” Word: יוֹשָׁפָט (Yôwshâphâṭ) | |
| 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.” Word: יוֹשָׁפָט (Yôwshâphâṭ) |