JUHU Jehovah is he. 4. King of Israel, the son of Jehoshaphat (2 Kings 9:2),and grandson of Nimshi. The story of his exaltation to the throne is deeply interesting . During the progress of a war against the Syrians, who were becomingmor e and more tro JEHU (the living) 1. The founder of the fifth dynasty of the kingdom of Israel, son of Je hoshaphat. (2 Kings 9:2) He reigned over Israel 28 years, B.C. 884-856. His first appearance in history is when he heard the warning of Elijah a gainst the murderer