Jehoshaphat
Americannoun
noun
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the king of Judah (?873–?849 bc ) (I Kings 22:41–50)
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the site of Jehovah's apocalyptic judgment upon the nations (Joel 4:14)
Etymology
Origin of Jehoshaphat
From Hebrew Yəhōshāphāṭ “Yahweh is judge, has judged”
Example Sentences
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Slay: People haven’t “slain” each other since they wore raiment of fine linen and had names like Ham and Hepzibah and Jehoshaphat.
From Washington Post • May 4, 2018
“No, but last week he was standing bold as Jehoshaphat at the end of this wayfare.”
From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2012
They saw him take a cot out on the platform and some blankets and, by Jehoshaphat, he slept there all night, getting up to add his secret potion every few hours.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
“Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance and . . . that’s all I remember, Ma,” I said.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
“Jumping Jehoshaphat, Nell!” boomed Mr. Pinkerton as we picked up speed.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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