Bible Dictionary
Elishaphat
Elishaphat was one of the captains of hundreds who joined Jehoiada in removing Athaliah and establishing Joash as king of Judah.
Definition
Elishaphat was the son of Zichri and one of the captains of hundreds in Judah. His name means “God is judge” or “whom God judges.”
Biblical Usage
Elishaphat participated with Jehoiada the priest in the conspiracy against Athaliah. He was among the captains employed in the enterprise to remove her and make Joash king.
Historical Background
His activity belongs to the political transition in Judah when Athaliah’s usurpation was overthrown and Joash was established as king.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom God has judged, one of the “captains of hundreds” associated with Jehoiada in the league to overthrow the usurpation of Athaliah (2 Chr. 23:1).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God judges), son of Zichri; one of the captains of hundreds in the time of Jehoiada. (2 Chronicles 23:1) (B.C. 877.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-lish'-a-fat ('elishaphat, "God is judge"):</p><p>This man figures in the Levitical conspiracy against Athaliah, to make Joash king. He was one of the "captains of hundreds" employed in the enterprise by Jehoiada the priest (2Ch 23:1).</p>