Lexical Definition
יוֹשַׁוְיָה Yôwshavyâh (yo-shav-yaw') Joshaviah N:N-M-P
from יְהֹוָה and שָׁוָה; Jehovah-set
Joshaviah. Compare יוֹשָׁה.
- § Joshaviah = "Jehovah makes equal"
- Joshavjah, an Israelite
1) son of Elnaam and one of David's mighty warriors
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה | and Joshaviah | 1Chr.11.46 |
| Ιωσωϊα | Joshaviah | LXX.1Chr.11.46 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46
- son of: Elnaam (אֶלְנַעַם)
- brother of: Jeribai (יְרִיבַי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יוֺשַׁוְיָה proper name, masculine one of David's heroes 1Chr 11:46 ᵐ5 Ιως(ε)ια, ᵐ5L Σωσια יָשׁוּב see שׁוב; יִשְׁוָה see שׁוה; יְשׁוֺחָיָה see שׁוח.יִשְׁוִי see שׁוה; יֵשׁוּע see יְהוֺשׁוּע above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 11:46 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty warriors from Eliahba's sons
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joshaviah, a son of Elnaam, was listed among David's mighty warriors.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46;
- only referred to as Joshaviah יוֹשַׁוְיָה;
- son of Elnaam אֶלְנַעַם;
- a brother of Jeribai יְרִיבַי.
Joshaviah, son of Elnaam, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:46 as one of David's mighty warriors. The context is a list of David's elite soldiers known for their military skills and bravery (1 Chronicles 11:10-47). These warriors were instrumental in establishing and defending David's kingdom during his reign as king of Israel, which lasted from approximately 1010 to 970 BC. Joshaviah is specifically identified as a son of Elnaam, but no further information is provided about his family background or place of origin. The text does not give any details about Joshaviah's specific military exploits or his role among David's mighty warriors.
All entries for Joshaviah: יוֹשַׁוְיָה