Jehoshaphat
fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah
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Summary
Jehoshaphat is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 905 BC[2]. He died on 849 BC[3] in Kingdom of Judah[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He draws 3,626 Wikipedia views per month (human biblical figure category, ranking #94 of 529).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: City of David[7]
- Father: Asa[8]
- Mother: Azubah[9]
- Child: Jehoram[10], Azariah[11], Jehiel[12], Zechariah[13], Azariahu[14], Michael[15], Shephatiah[16]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Judah[17]
- Ethnic group: Israelites[18]
- Position held: King of Judah[19]
- Religion or worldview: Yahwism[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Jehoshaphat[22]
- Given name: Josafat[23]
- Relative: Shilhi[24]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[27], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Biblical Hebrew[30]
- Present in work: Second Book of Chronicles[31], First Book of Kings[32], Gospel of Matthew[33]
- P14750: F7F9-DA7B-FBFE-8DDA-389D[34]
Why It Matters
Jehoshaphat has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where did Jehoshaphat die?
Jehoshaphat died in Kingdom of Judah[4].
Who were Jehoshaphat's parents?
Jehoshaphat's father was Asa[8]. Jehoshaphat's mother was Azubah[9].
What did Jehoshaphat do for work?
Jehoshaphat worked as a monarch[5].