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Jehoshaphat

Jehoshaphat

2 9.9
A king of Judah in the Bible and a male name of Hebrew origin
  • proper noun
  • /dʒɪˈhoʊʃəfæt/
: Josafat
  • Lutheran reformers thought Jehoshaphat's situation corresponded to many times of need in their own and their audience's experience.
  • King Jehoshaphat
  • Jehoshaphat's prayer
  • Jehoshaphat's situation

Examples

  • Finally, the prayer and story of Jehoshaphat are used as sermon texts for the same purposes.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Jehoshaphat was a wise king of Judah who sought guidance from the Jehoshaphat during difficult times.

  • "After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD ...

    Blog text (16)
  • Werner continued that we can clearly see this in the prayer of King Jehoshaphat, who "in his need called only upon God."

    Academic text (2004)
  • Not only was Jehoshaphat's prayer a model prayer, Jehoshaphat was a model pray-er.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Other works emphasized that Jehoshaphat's prayer is a model prayer in times of war.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Lutheran reformers used Jehoshaphat's example to encourage people to address their prayers to the right person.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Further, Jehoshaphat and his prayer are used as sermon illustrations to demonstrate the whys, whens, and hows of prayer.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Lutheran prayerbooks included Jehoshaphat's prayer as a prayer to be used in times of despair, temptation, persecution, or great need.

    Academic text (2004)
  • In biblical studies, Jehoshaphat is often discussed for his leadership and faithfulness to God.

Surface Forms

Etymology

Jehoshaphat comes from Hebrew parts Yeho- meaning 'God' and -shaphat meaning 'to judge', so the name literally says 'God judges'. That's why it was the name of a king in the Bible and why people still use it as a male given name.