Jeshua יֵשׁוּעַ
A Levite during King Hezekiah's reign.
Who is Jeshua in the Bible?
Jeshua was a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah in Judah, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 31:15. He was appointed to help distribute offerings and tithes to his fellow Levites throughout their cities as part of Hezekiah's broader religious reforms. His role exemplifies the important administrative and spiritual responsibilities that Levites held in managing the temple's resources and sustaining the worship practices of the nation. Though briefly mentioned, Jeshua represents the faithful service of those who supported Israel's religious life behind the scenes.
Biography
Jeshua is mentioned briefly in 2 Chronicles as a Levite who served during the reign of King Hezekiah. He was one of the Levites appointed to distribute the offerings and tithes to his fellow Levites in their cities. This distribution was part of Hezekiah's reforms to restore and strengthen the worship practices in Judah. The mention of Jeshua in this context highlights the important role of the Levites in managing the temple's resources and supporting the religious life of the community.
In Scripture
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- 2 Chronicles 31:15
"Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יֵשׁוּעַ | Jeshua , the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine |