Lexical Definition
יְשׁוֹחָיָה Yᵉshôwchâyâh (yesh-o-khaw-yaw') Jeshohaiah N:N-M-P
from the same as יֶשַׁח and יָהּ; Jah will empty
Jeshoaiah.
- § Jeshohaiah = "Jehovah humbles"
- Jeshochajah, an Israelite
1) a descendant of Shimei and a chief of the Simeonites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וִ֠ישׁוֹחָיָה | and Jeshohaiah | 1Chr.4.36 |
| Ιεσουϊα | Jeshohaiah | LXX.1Chr.4.36 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.36
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[יְשׁוֺחָיָה] proper name, masculine in Simeon (meaning ?); — ׳וִישׁ 1Chr 4:36 Ιασουια, Ιεσουια
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:36 |
Profile
Male • Simeon leader • A leader from the tribe of Simeon.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jeshohaiah was a leader from the tribe of Simeon during the time of King Hezekiah.
- A man from the tribe of Simeon(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.36;
- only referred to as Jeshohaiah יְשׁוֹחָיָה.
Jeshohaiah is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Simeon in 1 Chronicles. He is listed among the leaders of the Simeonites during the reign of King Hezekiah. The Simeonites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and they were known for their warriors and their role in the conquest of Canaan. The mention of Jeshohaiah in this context highlights the importance of tribal leadership and the participation of the Simeonites in the events of Hezekiah's reign.
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