Lexical Definition
הוֹשֵׁעַ Hôwshêaʻ (ho-shay'-ah) Hoshea N:N-M-P
from יָשַׁע; deliverer
Hosea, Hoshea, Oshea.
- § Hosea or Hoshea or Oshea = "salvation"
- Hoshea, the name of five Israelites
1) family name of Joshua, the son of Nun
2) the 19th and last king of the northern kingdom of Israel
3) son of Beeri, and the first of the minor prophets; prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel in the reign of Jeroboam II
4) a son of Azaziah, a chief of Ephraim in the time of David
5) an Israelite chief who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
See Greek: Ὡσηέ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הוֹשֵׁ֖עַ | Hoshea | 1Chr.27.20 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.20
- son of: Azaziah (עֲזַזְיָהוּ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
הוֺשֵׁעַ proper name, masculine (salvation; on form, compare הַשְׁמֵד הַמְשֵׁל on pronunciation see HptZA ii, 261 Anm. 2 JagerBAS i, 468) —
1. original name of Joshua according to Num 13:8; Num 13:16 (P), ᵐ5 Αυση, compare Deut 32:44 (J; probably error, see Dr), ᵐ5 Ιησους, see יְהוֺשׁוּעַ above
2. last king of Israel 2Kgs 15:30; 2Kgs 17:1; 2Kgs 17:3; 2Kgs 17:4; 2Kgs 17:6; 2Kgs 18:1; 2Kgs 18:9; 2Kgs 18:10, ᵐ5 Ωσηε.
3. the prophet Hosea Hos 1:1; Hos 1:2 (twice in verse), ᵐ5 Ωσηε.
4. an Ephraimite chief under David 1Chr 27:20, ᵐ5 Ωση(ε).
5. a chief under Nehemiah Neh 10:24*, ᵐ5 Ωσηθα, Ωσηε.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:8 · 13:16 |
| Deuteronomy | 32:44 |
| 2 Kings | 15:30 · 17:1 · 17:3 · 17:4 · 17:6 · 18:1 · 18:9 · 18:10 |
| 1 Chronicles | 27:20 |
| Nehemiah | 10:24* |
| Hosea | 1:1 · 1:2 |
Profile
Male • Son of Azaziah • Leader of the half-tribe of Ephraim.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Hoshea, the son of Azaziah, was the leader of the half-tribe of Ephraim during King David's reign.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.20;
- only referred to as Hoshea הוֹשֵׁעַ;
- a son of Azaziah עֲזַזְיָהוּ.
Hoshea, the son of Azaziah, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:20 as the leader of the half-tribe of Ephraim during the reign of King David. This chapter lists the twelve leaders who were responsible for providing resources for the king and his household, each for one month of the year.
As the leader of Ephraim, Hoshea would have been responsible for overseeing the tribe's contributions and ensuring that they were delivered to the king's court when required. The fact that he is mentioned in this context suggests that he was a trusted and capable leader within his tribe.
The tribe of Ephraim, descended from Joseph's second son, was one of the most prominent and influential tribes in Israel. They were known for their military prowess and played a significant role in the nation's history.
All entries for Hoshea: הוֹשֵׁעַ
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- Azaziah (father)