Joshaphat יוֹשָׁפָט

Male H3146G 1 book

One of David's mighty warriors from Mithan

Biography

Joshaphat the Mithnite is mentioned in 1Ch.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 (1Ch.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.

In Scripture

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1 Chronicles 1 verse

1 Chronicles 11:43

"Hanan the son of Maacah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,"

Names & Aliases

Form	Language	Script	Strong's
Named	Hebrew	יוֹשָׁפָט	H3146G

Encyclopedia Article

Joshaphat

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

(2) A priest and trumpeter of David's time (1Ch 15:24), the King James Version "Jehoshaphat."

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josh-a-vi'-a (yoshawyah, allied form to JOSHAH (which see)): Son of Elnaam, one of the band of braves who served David (1Ch 11:46), omitted from

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