Joshaphat יוֹשָׁפָט
One of David's mighty warriors from Mithan
Who is Joshaphat in the Bible?
Joshaphat the Mithnite was one of King David's mighty warriors, listed among the elite soldiers in 1 Chronicles 11:43. He appears in a broader roster of David's most skilled and loyal military men, documented in 1 Chronicles 11:10-47, who were instrumental in establishing and expanding David's kingdom during his reign from approximately 1010 to 970 BC. The designation "Mithnite" indicates his place of origin or clan affiliation, though biblical sources provide no further details about this location. As one of David's chosen warriors, Joshaphat represented the faithful military leaders who supported the king during Israel's most formative period.
Biography
Joshaphat the Mithnite is mentioned in 1Ch.11.43 as one of David's mighty warriors. The context is a list of David's elite soldiers known for their military prowess and loyalty (1Ch.11.10-47). These warriors played a significant role in establishing and expanding David's kingdom during his reign as king of Israel, which lasted from approximately 1010 to 970 BC. The descriptor "Mithnite" likely refers to Joshaphat's place of origin or clan affiliation, but no further details are provided about its location or significance.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:43
"Hanan son of Maacah, Joshaphat the Mithnite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹשָׁפָט |