Lexical Definition
יוֹשָׁפָט Yôwshâphâṭ (yo-shaw-fawt') Joshaphat N:N-M-P
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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיוֹשָׁפָ֖ט | and Joshaphat | 1Chr.11.43 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.43
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty warriors from Mithan
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joshaphat the Mithnite was listed among David's mighty warriors.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.43;
- only referred to as Joshaphat יוֹשָׁפָט.
Joshaphat the Mithnite is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:43 as one of David's mighty warriors. The context is a list of David's elite soldiers known for their military prowess and loyalty (1 Chronicles 11:10-47). These warriors played a significant role in establishing and expanding David's kingdom during his reign as king of Israel, which lasted from approximately 1010 to 970 BC. The descriptor "Mithnite" likely refers to Joshaphat's place of origin or clan affiliation, but no further details are provided about its location or significance.
All entries for Joshaphat: יוֹשָׁפָט