Jehozabad יְהוֹזָבָד
Son of Obed-edom, a gatekeeper for the ark.
Who is Jehozabad in the Bible?
Jehozabad was one of the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite gatekeeper entrusted with guarding the ark of the covenant (1 Chronicles 26:4). He served alongside his brothers as a guardian of the sacred tent housing the ark, controlling access to this most holy object and ensuring that only authorized individuals could enter. As part of a family devoted to maintaining the sanctity of Israel's most important religious artifact, Jehozabad played a vital role in the ceremonial and spiritual life of ancient Israel.
Biography
Jehozabad was one of the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite who was entrusted with the care of the ark of the covenant. Jehozabad, along with his brothers, was appointed as a gatekeeper for the ark. They were responsible for guarding the entrances to the tent that housed the ark and ensuring that only authorized personnel could enter.
Family
Siblings
- Shemaiah MaleLevite during David's reignView full profile →
- Joah Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomA son of Obed-edom, a gatekeeper of the templeView full profile →
- Sachar Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-edom, a Levitical gatekeeperView full profile →
- Nethanel MalePriest who blew trumpetsView full profile →
- Ammiel Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomLevite gatekeeper during David's reignView full profile →
- Issachar Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-Edom, a gatekeeper in David's time.View full profile →
- Peullethai Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-Edom, a temple gatekeeperView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 26:4
"And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹזָבָד |
Jehozabad
hr.24.26">2Ch 24:26 makes him "son of Shimrith the Moabitess."
(2) A Korahite doorkeeper, son of Obed-edom (1Ch 26:4).
(3) A Benjamite, one of King Jehoshaphat's warriors (2Ch 17:18).
je-hoz'-a-dak (yehotsadhaq, "Yahweh is righteous"): Priest at the time of the captivity under Nebuchadrezzar (1Ch 6:14,15. He was the father