Hoshama יְהוֹשָׁמָע
A descendant of King Jeconiah of Judah.
Who is Hoshama in the Bible?
Hoshama was a descendant of King Jeconiah of Judah, listed among the sons born to the exiled king according to 1 Chronicles 3:18. Jeconiah, also known as Jehoiachin, was captured and taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar in 597 BC, yet the genealogy records that he fathered several sons, including Hoshama, Shealtiel, Malkiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, and Nedabiah. The inclusion of Hoshama in this genealogical record is theologically significant because it demonstrates that despite the judgment pronounced on Jeconiah in Jeremiah 22:24-30, the royal line of David was not permanently cut off, and the family maintained continuity and identity even during the Babylonian exile. Hoshama's presence in the lineage points to God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant of the Davidic dynasty through the period of captivity.
Biography
Hoshama is mentioned in 1Ch.3.18 as one of the descendant of Jeconiah, the king of Judah who was exiled to Babylon. Jeconiah, also known as Jehoiachin, though the genealogy is complex. He was taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar in 597 BC and spent many years in captivity (2Ki.24.10-16).
The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3 lists the descendants of Jeconiah, including Hoshama and his brothers, Shealtiel, Malkiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, and Nedabiah. This record demonstrates that despite Jeconiah's exile and the judgment pronounced upon him (Jer.22.24-30), his lineage continued, and he had several sons.
His inclusion in the genealogy suggests that he was part of the royal line of David and that the family maintained some level of identity and cohesion even during the Babylonian captivity.
Family
Siblings
- Malchiram Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Pedaiah MaleFather of JoelOfficer over the half-tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Shenazzar Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of JudahView full profile →
- Jekamiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShallumSon of Shallum, a descendant of Judah.View full profile →
- Nedabiah Tribe of JudahSon of ShealtielDescendant of King Jeconiah of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:18
"Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹשָׁמָע |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)