Lexical Definition

‎יוֹתָם‎ Yôwthâm (yo-thawm') Jotham N:N-M-P
from ‎יְהֹוָה‎ and ‎תָּם‎; Jehovah (is) perfect

Jotham.

1) son of king Uzziah of Judah by Jerushah; king of Judah for 16 years and contemporary with Isaiah and king Pekah of Israel
2) son of Jahdai and a descendant of Caleb and Judah
3) youngest son of Gideon who escaped from the massacre of his brothers

See Greek: Ἰωάθαμ

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
וְיוֹתָ֛ם and Jotham 1Chr.2.47

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎יוֺתָם‎ proper name, masculine (‎׳‎‎י‎ is perfect) —

1. king of Judah, son Azarish (ᵐ5 Ἰωαθαμ, Ἰωαθαν, Ἰωναθαν) 2Kgs 15:5; 2Kgs 15:7; 2Kgs 15:30; 2Kgs 15:32; 2Kgs 15:36; 2Kgs 15:38; 2Kgs 16:1; 1Chr 3:12; 1Chr 5:17; 2Chr 26:21; 2Chr 26:23; 2Chr 27:1; 2Chr 27:6; 2Chr 27:7; 2Chr 27:9; Isa 1:1; Isa 7:1; Hos 1:1; Mic 1:1.

2. youngest son of Jerubbaal (Giddeon) Judg 9:5; Judg 9:7; Judg 9:21; Judg 9:57 (ᵐ5 ut above; Manuscripts Ἰωθαμ, Ἰωαθαμ).

3. a descendent of Caleb 1Chr 2:47 (ᵐ5 Ἰωαθαμ).

‎יֵשׁוּעַ‎ see ‎יְהוֺשׁוּעַ‎.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Judges 9:5 · 9:7 · 9:21 · 9:57
2 Kings 15:5 · 15:7 · 15:30 · 15:32 · 15:36 · 15:38 · 16:1
1 Chronicles 2:47 · 3:12 · 5:17
2 Chronicles 26:21 · 26:23 · 27:1 · 27:6 · 27:7 · 27:9
Isaiah 1:1 · 7:1
Hosea 1:1
Micah 1:1

Profile

Male • Son of Caleb • A son of Jahdai, a Calebite

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Jotham was a son of Jahdai, who was a wife of Caleb.

Jotham is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:47 as one of the sons of Jahdai. The context of the passage is the genealogy of Caleb, one of the leaders of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:42-55).

Caleb's descendants are listed, including his great-grandson Jahdai (1 Chronicles 2:47). Jotham is named as one of the six sons of Jahdai, along with Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph (1 Chronicles 2:47).

No further information is provided about Jotham's life, occupation, or role within the family or tribe. His mention serves to complete the genealogical record of Caleb's descendants.

All entries for Jotham: יוֹתָם