jehoshaphat Definition
- 1a king of Judah who reigned for 25 years and was known for his religious reforms and military victories
- 2an exclamation of surprise or amazement
Using jehoshaphat: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jehoshaphat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Jehoshaphat was a righteous king who followed the ways of the Lord.
Example
When I saw the price of the concert tickets, I exclaimed, 'Jehoshaphat!'
Origins of jehoshaphat
from Hebrew 'Yehoshaphat', meaning 'Yahweh has judged'
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Summary: jehoshaphat in Brief
The term 'jehoshaphat' [juh-hosh-uh-fat] can refer to a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and military victories, or it can be used as an exclamation of surprise or amazement. An example of its use is 'When I saw the price of the concert tickets, I exclaimed, 'Jehoshaphat!''
