Jehoshaphat

Genealogy of Jesus Christ

"Solomon’s son was Rehoboam; Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son" (1 Chronicles 3:10)

Prophecy of Jesus Christ

"For behold, in those days and at that time, when I bring back the captives of Judah and Jerusalem, I will also gather all nations, and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; and I will enter into judgment with them there on account of My people, My heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations" (Joel 3:1-2)

"Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war! Wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near, let them come up. Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears; Let the weak say, ‘I am strong.’ ” Assemble and come, all you nations, and gather together all around. cause Your mighty ones to go down there, O Lord. “Let the nations be wakened, and come up to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; For there I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations. Put in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe. Come, go down; For the winepress is full, the vats overflow—For their wickedness is great.” Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision." (Joel 3:9-14)

Reign in Southern Kingdom

Jehoshaphat was king of Judah 873 - 848 BC.

Death: Natural causes

Evaluation: Righteous king

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-50; 2 Chronicles 17:1-21:1

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