Nimshi
/NIM-shee/
Summary
Nimshi was the grandfather of King Jehu of Israel, after whom Jehu is often called 'the son of Nimshi.'
☩Identity
Nimshi was the father of Jehoshaphat and grandfather of Jehu, who became king of Israel after overthrowing the dynasty of Omri. Jehu is frequently called 'the son of Nimshi' rather than 'the son of Jehoshaphat,' possibly because Nimshi was the more prominent or better-known figure in the family.
Key verses:1 Kings 19:162 Kings 9:22 Kings 9:142 Kings 9:20