Jehoshaphat
Speech parts
1. Jehoshaphat - Interjection
2. Jehoshaphat - Proper noun
Meaning
Jehoshaphat
(biblical) A male given name from Hebrew
Jehoshaphat
Expressing astonishment; jumping Jehoshaphat.
Examples
Chronological notes William F. Albright has dated the reign of Jehoshaphat to 873–849 BC.
Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them to depart from him.
One might not expect the steadfast Jehoshaphat to begin leaping around, so jumpin’ Jehoshaphat! might carry extra force, meaning something like “I’m as surprised as if King Jehoshaphat started jumping!”
The man on the left is generally considered to be Jehoshaphat.
King Jehoshaphat has conspired with your brothers to ensure you never take the throne.