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) |
|---|---|---|
| יוֹזָבָ֧ד | Jozabad | Ezra.8.33 |
Extended Information
Profile
Male • Returned priest • A priest who weighed the silver and gold offerings
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Jozabad, along with Noadiah, was a priest appointed to weigh the silver, gold, and vessels brought as offerings to the temple.
- A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.33;
- only referred to as Jozabad יוֹזָבָד;
- a son of Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ.
Jozabad is mentioned in Ezra 8:33 as one of the priests appointed to weigh the silver, gold, and vessels brought as offerings to the temple in Jerusalem. The context of the passage is Ezra's journey from Babylon to Jerusalem, during which he and his companions transported these offerings (Ezra 8:24-34).
Upon their arrival in Jerusalem, the silver, gold, and vessels were weighed and entrusted to the care of specific priests and Levites. Jozabad, son of Jeshua, along with Noadiah, son of Binnui, were the priests appointed to weigh and record the offerings (Ezra 8:33).
The careful weighing and recording of the offerings demonstrated the importance of accountability and stewardship in handling the resources dedicated to the temple.
All entries for Jozabad: יוֹזָבָד
Related Profiles:
- Jeshua (father)