Topical Encyclopedia
Jozabad is a biblical figure whose name means "Yahweh has bestowed" or "Yahweh has given." He appears in several contexts within the Old Testament, primarily associated with the period of the monarchy and the return from the Babylonian exile. His presence in the biblical narrative highlights the roles of leadership, service, and faithfulness among the people of Israel.
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Jozabad, the Gederathite: One of the mighty warriors who joined David at Ziklag, Jozabad is listed among the valiant men who supported David during his time of need. These men were instrumental in establishing David's kingdom and are noted for their loyalty and bravery. In
1 Chronicles 12:4, Jozabad is mentioned as one of these warriors: "Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty and a leader over the thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, Jozabad the Gederathite."
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Jozabad, a Levite: During the reign of King Hezekiah, Jozabad served as a Levite who assisted in the religious reforms and the purification of the temple. His role was crucial in the restoration of proper worship practices in Judah. In
2 Chronicles 31:12-13, it is recorded: "And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated things. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge, assisted by his brother Shimei. Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei by the appointment of King Hezekiah and Azariah the official in charge of the house of God."
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Jozabad, the Exile Returnee: In the post-exilic period, Jozabad is noted among those who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. He is listed as one of the leaders who helped in the rebuilding efforts and the reestablishment of the community.
Ezra 8:33 mentions him in the context of the return: "On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and the articles into the hands of Meremoth son of Uriah the priest, along with Eleazar son of Phinehas, and Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui, the Levites."
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Jozabad, the Covenant Signer: In the time of Nehemiah, Jozabad is among those who sealed the covenant, committing to follow the Law of God and to live according to His commandments. This act of sealing the covenant was a public declaration of faith and dedication to the Lord.
Nehemiah 10:23 lists him as one of the signatories: "Hoshea, Hananiah, Hasshub, Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek, Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah, Ahijah, Hanan, Anan, Malluch, Harim, Baanah."
Jozabad's appearances in the biblical text, though brief, underscore the importance of faithfulness and dedication to God's work. His involvement in various significant events reflects the broader narrative of God's people striving to maintain their covenant relationship with Him through times of both trial and restoration.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Jozabadsame as Josabad
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Jozabad(Jehovah justifies).
- A captain of the thousands of Manasseh, who deserted to David before the battle of Gilboa. (1 Chronicles 12:20) (B.C. 1053.)
- A hero of Manasseh, like the preceding. (1 Chronicles 12:20)
- A Levite in the reign of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 31:13) (B.C. 726.)
- A chief Levite in the reign of Josiah. (2 Chronicles 35:9)
- A Levite, son of Jeshua, in the days of Ezra. (Ezra 8:33) (B.C. 459.) Probably identical with No. 7.
- A priest of the sons of Pashur, who had married a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:22)
- A Levite among those who returned with Ezra and had married foreign wives. He is probably identical with Jozabad the Levite, (Nehemiah 8:7) and with Jozabad who presided over the outer work of the temple. (Nehemiah 11:16) (B.C. 459.)
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom Jehovah bestows.
(1.) One of the Benjamite archers who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:4).
(2.) A chief of the tribe of Manasseh (1 Chronicles 12:20).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
JOZABADjoz'-a-bad (yozabhadh, "Yahweh has bestowed"):
(1) A Gederathite, and one of David's recruits at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:4 (Hebrew 5)). He is named with the Benjamites, but possibly he was a native of the town Gedara in Southern Judah. SeeCurtis, Chronicles, 196.
(2), (3) Two Manassite captains who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:20 (Hebrew 21)).
(4) A Levite overseer in Hezekiah's time (2 Chronicles 31:13); may be the ancestor of the chief of the priests in2 Chronicles 35:9 = "Joram" of 1 Esdras 1:9.
(5) A Levite (Ezra 8:33), mentioned again probably inEzra 10:23Nehemiah 8:7;Nehemiah 11:16. The name in 1 Esdras 8:63 (=Ezra 8:33) is "Josabdus" (the King James Version "Josabad").
(6) A priest who had married a foreign wifeEzra 10:22) = "Ocidelus" of 1 Esdras 9:22.
Strong's Hebrew
3107. Yozabad -- Josabad,Jozabad... 3106, 3107. Yozabad. 3108 . Josabad,
Jozabad. Transliteration: Yozabad Phonetic
Spelling: (yo-zaw-bawd') Short Definition:
Jozabad.
... Josabad,
Jozabad.
...Library
Reading the Law with Tears and Joy
... with their faces to the ground.7. Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jemin, Akkub,
Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah,Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah...
Thesaurus
Jozabad (10 Occurrences)... (2.) A chief of the tribe of Manasseh (1 Chronicles 12:20). Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia.
JOZABAD.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Jozabad (10 Occurrences).
...Jo'zabad (7 Occurrences)
Jo'zabad.Jozabad, Jo'zabad. Joz'abad . Multi-Version Concordance Jo'zabad
(7 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 31:13 Jehiel, and Azaziah...
Joz'abad (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 12:4 And Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a great man among the thirty, and
their chief; and Jeremiah and Jehaziel and Johanan andJozabad the Gederathite...
Jeshua (30 Occurrences)
... references should be added probably Nehemiah 12:24, where commentators read, "Jeshua,
Binnui, Kadmiel" for "Jeshua the son of Kadmiel." PerhapsJozabad (Ezra 8...
Zillethai (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 12:20 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and
Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, andJozabad, and Elihu, and Zillethai...
Zillthai (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Chronicles 12:20 In his going unto Ziglag there have fallen unto him of Manasseh,
Adnah, andJozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, andJozabad, and Elihu, and...
Zilthai (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 12:20 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and
Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, andJozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai...
Ziglag (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 12:20 In his going unto Ziglag there have fallen unto him of Manasseh,
Adnah, andJozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, andJozabad, and Elihu, and...
Zil'lethai (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 12:20 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and
Jozabad, and Jediael, and Michael, andJozabad, and Elihu, and Zillethai...
Kelita (3 Occurrences)
... Kelita (3 Occurrences). Ezra 10:23 Of the Levites:Jozabad, and Shimei, and
Kelaiah (the same is Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer....
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