Lexicon Yoshaphat: Jehoshaphat Original Word: יוֹשָׁפָט Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joshaphat A form of Yhowshaphat; Joshaphat, an Israelite -- Joshaphat. see HEBREW Yhowshaphat NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as Yehoshaphat, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָשַׁף (yashaph), meaning "to judge" or "to govern," combined with the divine name יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for Joshaphat in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of judgment and governance by God is reflected in various Greek terms related to judgment, such as κρίνω (krinō, Strong's Greek 2919), meaning "to judge" or "to decide." Usage: Joshaphat is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of a notable figure, specifically a Levite, mentioned in the context of King David's reign. Context: Joshaphat is identified as a Levite in the service of King David. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:24, where he is listed among the priests who blew trumpets before the Ark of the Covenant as it was brought to Jerusalem. This event was a significant religious and national occasion, marking the centralization of worship in Jerusalem under David's rule. The role of Joshaphat and his fellow priests in this procession underscores the importance of the Levitical priesthood in the religious life of Israel and their function in leading and facilitating worship. The blowing of trumpets was a ceremonial act, symbolizing the presence and majesty of God as the Ark, representing God's covenant and presence, was brought into the city. Forms and Transliterations וְיֽוֹשָׁפָ֡ט וְיוֹשָׁפָ֖ט ויושפט veyoshaFat wə·yō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ wəyōwōšāp̄āṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:43 HEB: בֶּֽן־ מַעֲכָ֔ה וְיוֹשָׁפָ֖ט הַמִּתְנִֽי׃ ס KJV: of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite, INT: the son of Maacah and Joshaphat the Mithnite 1 Chronicles 15:24 2 Occurrences |
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