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Jehoshaphat
[ ji-hosh-uh-fat, -hos- ]
noun
- a king of Judah, son of Asa, who reigned in the 9th century b.c. 1 Kings 22:41–50.
Jehoshaphat
/ dʒɪˈhɒʃəˌfæt; -ˈhɒs- /
noun
- the king of Judah (?873–?849 bc ) (I Kings 22:41–50)
- the site of Jehovah's apocalyptic judgment upon the nations (Joel 4:14)
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Origin of Jehoshaphat1
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Example Sentences
And over against that vale of Jehoshaphat, out of the city, is the church of St. Stephen, where he was stoned to death.
This Jehoshaphat was king of that country, and was converted by a hermit, who was a worthy man, and did much good.
Close by the latter is the sepulchre of Jehoshaphat, from which the whole valley takes its name.
As Jehoshaphat reigned twenty-five years, he therefore died six years after Ahaziah died.
As Jehoshaphat reigned twenty-five years, he therefore died five years after Ahaziah died.
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