Lexical Definition
יׇשְׁבְּקָשָׁה Yoshbᵉqâshâh (yosh-bek-aw-shaw') Joshbekashah N:N-M-P
from יָשַׁב and קָשֶׁה; a hard seat
Joshbekashah.
- § Joshbekashah = "seated in hardness"
- Joshbekashah, an Israelite
1) son of Heman and the leader of the 17th course of musicians
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לְיָשְׁבְּקָ֔שָׁה | to Joshbekashah | 1Chr.25.24 |
| יָשְׁבְּקָ֣שָׁה | Joshbekashah | 1Chr.25.4 |
| Ιεσβοκασά | Joshbekashah | LXX.1Chr.25.4 |
| to Joshbekashah | LXX.1Chr.25.24 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4
- son of: Heman (הֵימָן)
- brother of: Bukkiah (בֻּקִּיָּה), Mattaniah (מַתַּנְיָה), Uzziel (עֻזִּיאֵל), Shebuel (שְׁבוּאֵל), Jerimoth (יְרִימוֹת), Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה), Hanani (חֲנָנִי), Eliathah (אֱלִיאָתָה), Giddalti (גִּדַּלְתִּי), Romamti-ezer (רוֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר), Mallothi (מַלּוֹתִי), Hothir (הוֹתִיר), Mahazioth (מַחֲזִיאוֹת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יָשְׁבְּקָשָׁה proper name, masculine a son of Heman 1Chr 25:4; 1Chr 25:24 ᵐ5 Ιειβασακα(ταν), Βακατα< ᵐ5L Ιεσβοκ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 25:4 · 25:24 |
Profile
Male • Son of Heman • A son of Heman, a musician in David's time
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joshbekashah, one of Heman's sons, was a musician appointed by King David to lead worship.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.25.4;
- only referred to as Joshbekashah יׇשְׁבְּקָשָׁה;
- son of Heman הֵימָן;
- a brother of Bukkiah בֻּקִּיָּה, Mattaniah מַתַּנְיָה, Uzziel עֻזִּיאֵל, Shebuel שְׁבוּאֵל, Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת, Hananiah חֲנַנְיָה, Hanani חֲנָנִי, Eliathah אֱלִיאָתָה, Giddalti גִּדַּלְתִּי, Romamti-ezer רוֹמַמְתִּי עֶזֶר, Mallothi מַלּוֹתִי, Hothir הוֹתִיר, Mahazioth מַחֲזִיאוֹת.
Joshbekashah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 25:24 as one of the sons of Heman, a prominent Levitical musician during the reign of King David. Heman, along with Asaph and Jeduthun, was appointed by David to lead the music and worship in the house of the Lord (1 Chronicles 25:1). Joshbekashah, along with his brothers, was set apart for the ministry of prophesying with musical instruments (1 Chronicles 25:2). He was among those who were assigned duties by casting lots, ensuring a fair distribution of responsibilities (1 Chronicles 25:8).
All entries for Joshbekashah: יׇשְׁבְּקָשָׁה