Lexical Definition
יַחַת Yachath (yakh'-ath) Jahath N:N-M-P
from יָחַד; unity
Jahath.
- § Jahath = "He will snatch up"
- Jachath, the name of four Israelites
1) son of Reaiah and grandson of Shobal of the tribe of Judah
2) a son of Libni and grandson of Gershom and great grandson of Levi
3) a Gershonite Levite; the eldest son of Shimei and the grandson of Laadan; founder of the house of Jahath
4) a Levite and son of Shelomoth
5) a Merarite Levite in the reign of Josiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יַ֣חַת | Jahath | 2Chr.34.12 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.34.12
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַ֫חַת proper name, masculine (perhaps for יַחְתֶּה, יַחֲתֶה he (God) will snatch up) —
1. grandson of Judah 1Chr 4:2 (twice in verse), ᵐ5 Ιεθ, ᵐ5L Ιαωθ.
2. Levites:
a. 1Chr 6:5*; 1Chr 6:28*, ᵐ5 Ιεεθ, ᵐ5L Ιααθ.
b. 1Chr 23:10; 1Chr 23:11, ᵐ5 Ιεθ, ᵐ5L Ιειηλ.
c. 1Chr 24:22, ᵐ5 Ιναθ, ᵐ5L Ιααθ.
d. 2Chr 34:12, ᵐ5 Ιε(θ), ᵐ5L Ιαεθ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:2 · 6:5* · 6:28* · 23:10 · 23:11 · 24:22 |
| 2 Chronicles | 34:12 |
Profile
Male • Levite who supervised repairs in Josiah's temple restoration.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jahath, along with Obadiah, were Levites from the Merarites who faithfully supervised the workmen repairing the temple during Josiah's reign (2Ch.34.12).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.34.12;
- only referred to as Jahath יַחַת.
Jahath is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:12 as one of the Levites who supervised the repairs of the temple during the reign of King Josiah. Along with Obadiah, another Levite, Jahath is described as a faithful supervisor over the workmen who were restoring the house of the Lord.
King Josiah, who reigned from around 640 to 609 BC, initiated significant religious reforms in Judah, which included the repair and restoration of the temple in Jerusalem (2Ch.34.8). As part of this process, Jahath and Obadiah were appointed to oversee the work of the laborers and craftsmen involved in the temple repairs.
The text specifies that Jahath and Obadiah were from the Merarites, one of the three main divisions of the Levites, along with the Kohathites and the Gershonites (1Ch.23.6). The Levites were the tribe set apart for religious duties and the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.
Jahath's role as a supervisor highlights the importance of the Levites not only in the religious ceremonies but also in the practical aspects of maintaining and restoring the temple. His faithfulness in overseeing the work is commended in the text, emphasizing the significance of diligence and integrity in the service of God.
No other specific details are provided about Jahath's life or other responsibilities. His mention in this context, however, underscores the vital role played by the Levites in the preservation and restoration of the temple during the time of Josiah's reforms.
All entries for Jahath: יַחַת