Lexical Definition
זוֹחֵת Zôwchêth (zo-khayth') Zoheth N:N-M-P
of uncertain origin
Zoheth.
- § Zoheth = "releasing"
- Zocheth, an Israelite
1) a son of Ishi of the tribe of Judah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| זוֹחֵ֖ת | Zoheth | 1Chr.4.20 |
| Ζωχάθ | Zoheth | LXX.1Chr.4.20 |
| of Zoheth | LXX.1Chr.4.20 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.20
- son of: Ishi (יִשְׁעִי)
- brother of: Ben-zoheth (בֶּן־זוֹחֵת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
זוֺחֵת proper name, masculine a descendant of Judah (etymology and meaning unknown) 1Chr 4:29 (see also בֶּןזֿוֺחֵת), ᵐ5 Ζωαν, Ζωαβ, A Ζωχαθ, ᵐ5L Ζαωθ. זָוִית see below זוה. above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:29 |
Profile
Male • Son of Ishi • Son of Ishi, a Judahite
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zoheth was a son of Ishi and a descendant of Judah (1Ch.4.20).
- A man from the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.20;
- only referred to as Zoheth זוֹחֵת;
- son of Ishi יִשְׁעִי;
- a brother of Ben-zoheth בֶּן־זוֹחֵת.
Zoheth is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 4:20 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as one of the sons of Ishi, along with his brother Ben-zoheth. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several clans within the tribe of Judah, focusing on the descendants of Shelah, one of Judah's sons. The mention of Zoheth and his brother in this context suggests that they were significant figures within their clan. However, no further details are provided about Zoheth's life, role, or achievements.
All entries for Zoheth: זוֹחֵת
Related Profiles:
- Ishi (father)
- Ben-zoheth (sibling)