Jehoshaphat (; alternatively spelled
Jehosaphat,
Josaphat, or
Yehoshafat; ; ; ) was the fourth king of the
Kingdom of Judah, and successor of his father
Asa. His children included
Jehoram, who succeeded him as king. His mother was
Azubah. Historically, his name has sometimes been connected with the
Valley of Jehosaphat