Jeshohaiah יְשׁוֹחָיָה
A leader from the tribe of Simeon.
Who is Jeshohaiah in the Bible?
Jeshohaiah was a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:36. He appears in the genealogical records of Simeon, a tribe known for its warriors and its significant role in Israel's history. The inclusion of his name among the Simeonite leaders during Hezekiah's time underscores the continued importance of tribal leadership structures in Israel's monarchy and highlights the active participation of the Simeonites in the kingdom's affairs during this period.
Biography
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.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:36
"Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְשׁוֹחָיָה |
Jeshohaiah
upied by the children of Judah after their return from captivity (Ne 11:26), evidently, from the places named with it, in the extreme Sout