Lexical Definition
יוֹזָבָד Yôwzâbâd (yo-zaw-bawd') Jozacar N:N-M-P
a form of יְהוֹזָבָד
Josabad, Jozabad.
- § Jozabad or Josabad = "Jehovah has endowed"
- Jozabad, the name of ten Israelites
1) a Korhite Levite, 2nd son of Obededom, and one of the porters of the temple and of the storehouse there in the time of David
2) one of David's mighty warriors
3) another of David's mighty warriors
4) four other priests or Levites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיוֹזָבָ֔ד | and Jozabad | 1Chr.12.20 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.12.20b
Profile
Male • David's warrior • A Manassite leader who joined David at Ziklag
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
One of two men called Jozabad who, along with other Manassite leaders, joined David at Ziklag when he was returning to fight against the Philistines.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.20b;
- only referred to as Jozabad יוֹזָבָד.
Jozabad is one of two men of that name in 1 Chronicles 12:20 who were leaders from the tribe of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag. The context of the passage is the listing of the warriors who allied themselves with David during his time of exile and conflict with King Saul (1 Chronicles 12:1-22).
When David was returning to Ziklag, after being dismissed by the Philistine commanders who were suspicious of his loyalty, several Manassite leaders deserted Saul's army and joined David (1 Chronicles 12:19-20). Jozabad is named among these leaders, along with Adnah, Michael, Jediael, Elihu, and Zillethai (1 Chronicles 12:20).
These Manassite leaders were described as mighty men of valor and commanders in the army (1 Chronicles 12:21). They provided significant military support to David, helping him in his raids against the Geshurites, Girzites, and Amalekites, who had attacked and plundered Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:21; 1 Samuel 30:1-20).
All entries for Jozabad: יוֹזָבָד