Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jehoshaphat was the father of Jehu, who became king of Israel.
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Jehoshaphat was the father of Jehu, who was anointed by Elisha's servant to become king of Israel. Jehu was a commander in the army of Joram, king of Israel, when he was anointed. Jehoshaphat's son Jehu went on to fulfill the prophecy against the house of Ahab by destroying Joram and the royal family of Israel.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3092
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.
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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