Jeshebeab יֶֽשֶׁבְאָב
Head of the fourteenth priestly division.
Who is Jeshebeab in the Bible?
Jeshebeab was the head of the fourteenth division of priests during the reign of King David, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 24:13. David organized the priesthood into twenty-four divisions, each assigned to serve in the temple during rotating periods throughout the year. Jeshebeab's appointment as divisional head placed him among the leading priests responsible for maintaining the structured temple worship that characterized David's administration. This organization ensured that priestly duties were performed consistently and that all priestly families shared equally in the sacred service, demonstrating the careful administrative framework David established for Israel's religious life.
Biography
Jeshebeab is mentioned in 1 Chronicles as the head of the fourteenth division of priests during the time of King David. David organized the priests into twenty-four divisions, each responsible for serving in the temple for a specific period. Jeshebeab's division was the fourteenth in the order of service. This organization of the priesthood ensured that the temple services were carried out efficiently and that all the priestly families had an opportunity to serve. The mention of Jeshebeab in this context highlights the importance of the priestly duties and the structured nature of temple worship during David's reign.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:13
"the thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יֶֽשֶׁבְאָב |
Jeshebeab
tuagint (Codex Vaticanus) and the change in Massoretic Text as well as the omission in Septuagint may be due to the word ba`al forming part of the name. Compare JERUBBESHETH.
je'-sher (yesher, or yesher, "uprightness"): A son of Caleb (1Ch 2:18).
je-she'-mon, jesh'-i-mon (ha-yeshimon, "the desert," and in the