JEHOSHAPHAT Jehovah-judged. 6. The son of Nimshi, and father of Jehu, king of Israel (2 Kings 9:2,1 4). JEHOSHAPHAT 4. Father of Jehu -- 2 Kings 9:2,14 JEHOSH?אשAPHAT (whom Jehovah judges. ) 5. Son of Nimshi and father of KingJehu. (2 Kings 9:2,14) Jehoshaphat "Jehovah has judged" 2. son of Nimshi and father of king Jehuof the northern kingdom of Isra el