NimshiEaston's DictionarySaved. Jehu was “the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi” (2 Kings 9:2; comp. 1 Kings 19:16).Smith's Dictionary(rescued), the grandfather of Jehu, who is generally called “the son of Nimshi.” (1 Kings 19:16; 2 Kings 9:2; 14:20; 2 Chronicles 22:7)International Standard Bible Encyclopedianim'-shi (nimshi): The grandfather of Jehu (2Ki 9:2,14). Jehu's usual designation is "son of Nimshi" (1Ki 19:16).