Jehoshaphat (2 Kings 9:2)

A man from the Kingdom of Israel, son of Nimshi and father of King Jehu, mentioned in 2 Kings 9:2.

About Jehoshaphat (2 Kings 9:2)

The son of Paruah and one of Solomon’s 12 officials who collected food from the people for the king’s household. Each of them collected enough food for one month of the year. Jehoshaphat was the officer over the tribe of Issachar (1 Kings 4:7, 17).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Nimshi
Child
Jehu

Key References

2 Kings 9:2

When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room.

2 Kings 9:14

Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,

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2 Kings 9:2

When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room.

2 Kings 9:14

Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,