Lexical Summary
Yeush: Jeush
Original Word:יְעוּשׁ
Part of Speech:Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration:Y`uwsh
Pronunciation:yeh-oosh'
Phonetic Spelling:(yeh-oosh')
KJV: Jehush, Jeush
NASB:Jeush
Word Origin:[fromH5789 (עוּשׁ - hasten)]
1. hasty
2. Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jehush, Jeush
Fromuwsh; hasty; Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites -- Jehush, Jeush. Comparey'iysh.
see HEBREWuwsh
see HEBREWy'iysh
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
ushDefinition"he comes to help," an Edomite, also the name of several Isr.
NASB TranslationJeush (9).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
(also Kt ) (probably
he comes to help, Nö
ZMG xl (1886), 168; = Arabic proper name, of divinity.
, We
Skizzen iii, 171; Heid. 2, 146 RS
K 218 (compare Sem i. 43) Nö
l.c., yet against this (i.e.
; not ,
), and (not ), Lag
M ii. 77; BN 133 Buhl
Edom. 48 f.); —
Genesis 36:5,14 (both Kt ),Genesis 36:18;1 Chronicles 1:35.
1 Chronicles 7:10 (Kt ).
1 Chronicles 8:39.
1 Chronicles 23:10,11.
2Chronicles 11:19. — see above.
Topical Lexicon
Name and Distribution in ScriptureJeush (יְעוּשׁ) is recorded nine times, designating at least five men in the Old Testament: three in Genesis and Chronicles tied to Esau’s line, two Benjaminites, one Gershonite Levite, and one Judean prince. His appearances inGenesis 36:5, 14, 18;1 Chronicles 1:35;1 Chronicles 7:10;1 Chronicles 8:39;1 Chronicles 23:10–11; and2 Chronicles 11:19 showcase the breadth of Israel’s extended family and the precision with which Scripture traces covenant history.
Jeush among the Edomites (Genesis 36)
Jeush first emerges as one of Esau’s three sons by Oholibamah.Genesis 36:18 notes, “These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah”. His elevation to “chief” signals the rapid organization of Edom into tribal leadership and fulfills the Lord’s word that Esau would father a nation (Genesis 25:23).1 Chronicles 1:35 repeats his name to remind post-exilic readers that even Israel’s rivals descended from the same patriarch and thus serve God’s larger purposes in salvation history.
Jeush in the Tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7 and 8)
Two Benjaminites bear the name. In1 Chronicles 7:10 Jeush is listed among Bilhan’s sons, while1 Chronicles 8:39 calls another Jeush the second son of Eshek. These genealogies, positioned between the judges and monarchy narratives, preserve the strength and continuity of Benjamin, the tribe that produced Israel’s first king and later the apostle Paul. Their presence underlines God’s commitment to every tribe, even the smaller or war-ravaged ones (Judges 20;Hosea 5:8).
Jeush among the Gershonite Levites (1 Chronicles 23)
David’s census of Levites includes Jeush, a son of Shimei: “The sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zizah, Jeush, and Beriah” (1 Chronicles 23:10). Verse 11 notes that Jeush and Beriah, having few descendants, were counted as one household for temple duty. Their assignment within the Gershonite division highlights that even modest families received a defined role in maintaining the sanctuary’s curtains and cords (Numbers 3:25-26). The passage illustrates the principle that every servant, regardless of prominence, contributes to ordered worship.
Jeush in the Royal House of Judah (2 Chronicles 11)
Rehoboam’s firstborn by Mahalath was Jeush: “and she bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham” (2 Chronicles 11:19). His birth shortly after the kingdom split testifies to the persistence of the Davidic line amid political fracture. Although Scripture records no exploits by this prince, his inclusion confirms God’s oath to maintain David’s lamp in Jerusalem (1 Kings 11:36) and foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in Messiah.
Theological Reflections
1. Providence in Genealogy: From Edomite chief to Levitical caretaker, the varied Jeush figures show that divine sovereignty governs every lineage, whether covenant or foreign.
2. Covenant Continuity: Repeated names link diverse tribes and periods, affirming the unity of redemptive history and prefiguring the gathering of all nations in Christ (Ephesians 2:11-18).
3. Value of Obscure Service: Jeush the Levite demonstrates that unnoticed ministry is precious to God, echoing the New Testament truth that lesser-seen members are indispensable (1 Corinthians 12:22-24).
Ministry and Discipleship Applications
• Hidden faithfulness sustains public worship, inviting believers to embrace humble tasks with zeal.
• Family legacy matters; leadership decisions today can shape or hinder future generations, as seen in both Edom’s antagonism and Judah’s hope.
• Names on a page represent real lives known to God, encouraging personal accountability and reminding current disciples that their witness fits into a grand, unfolding narrative.
Summary
Across tribal borders and historical eras, the men named Jeush illustrate God’s meticulous care for individuals, families, and nations. Whether chief, warrior, servant, or prince, each stands as a quiet testament to the Lord’s unfailing oversight and to the place every believer occupies in His redemptive tapestry.
Forms and Transliterations
וִיע֖וּשׁ וִיע֤וּשׁ ויעוש יְע֛וּשׁ יְע֡וּשׁ יְע֥וּשׁ יְעוּשׁ֙ יעוש viUsh wî‘ūš wî·‘ūš yə‘ūš yə·‘ūš yeUsh
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