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Jehoshaphat

Facts:

Jehoshaphat was the name of at least two men in the Old Testament.

• The best known man by this name was King Jehoshaphat who was the fourth king to rule over the kingdom of Judah.
• He restored peace between Judah and Israel and destroyed the altars of false gods.
• Another Jehoshaphat was a "recorder" for David and Solomon. His job included writing documents for the king to sign and recording the history of the important events that happened in the kingdom.

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(See also: altar, David, false god, Israel, Judah, priest, Solomon)

Bible References:

• 1 Chronicles 03:10-12
• 1 Kings 04:15-17
• 2 Chronicles 17:1-2
• 2 Kings 01:17-18
• 2 Samuel 08:15-18
• Matthew 01:7-8

Word Data:

• Strong's: H3092, G2498