The King did pray to God who went against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated (see 2 Chronicles 20).
"Jumping Jehoshaphat" is an expression of surprise or astonishment, often used humorously. The phrase is believed to have originated in the early 20th century and is thought to reference King Jehoshaphat from the Bible, known for his faith and leadership in Judah. The phrase reflects a blend of religious sentiment and exclamatory expression, capturing the incredulity of the speaker.
There are a few different Jehoshaphats in the Bible. There was Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud, a recorder (2 Samuel 8:16). There was Jehoshaphat son of Paruah (1 Kings 4:17). And then there was King Jehoshaphat son of Asa (1 Kings 15:24). He became king at age 35, and he reigned in Jerusalem for 25 years.
The expression "jumping Jehoshaphat" is a playful exclamation that likely originated as a euphemistic way to express surprise or frustration without using profanity. The name "Jehoshaphat" comes from the Bible, referring to a king of Judah, but the exact origin of the expression is unknown.
Bible lauds the king for overcoming sexual corruption (1 Kings 22:47), and for destroying the or "idols" of in the land.
The word "defeat" is in the King James Version of the Bible 2 times. It is in 2 verses.
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NOTE FOR OTHER EDITORS: The question was not correctly entered; the real question is "What kind of king was Jehoshaphat? What was the setting for the reforms in ll Chronicles 19?"
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Jehoshaphat
The best ruler Judah had.
Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat was the King the Israel and wanted a thing to wear on his head. He took the last three letters of his name and called it that is what he called his hat that he made.