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Jehoshaphat

Pronounced jeh-HOSH-uh-fat

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✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Jehoshaphat appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.

Meaning: "The LORD has judged"
Origin: Hebrew

Jehoshaphat means "the LORD has judged" in Hebrew. He was one of Judah's godly kings who sent teachers throughout the land to instruct people in God's law, established a just legal system, and trusted God in military crises. When a vast coalition army invaded Judah, Jehoshaphat led the nation in prayer and fasting. God's response through the prophet Jahaziel was extraordinary: "Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's." Jehoshaphat then sent worship leaders ahead of the army, and God ambushed the enemy forces. The Valley of Jehoshaphat became a symbol of divine judgment, referenced by the prophet Joel as the place where God would judge all nations. Jehoshaphat's strategy of worship before warfare has inspired believers facing overwhelming odds throughout history.

Spiritual meaning

Jehoshaphat's strategy — worship before warfare — revolutionizes how we face battles. His name declares that 'the LORD has judged,' reminding us that our battles belong to God and praise is our most powerful weapon.

Related verses (KJV)

"Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's."
2 Chronicles 20:15 (KJV) →
"And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD... that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army."
2 Chronicles 20:21 (KJV) →

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