Joab יוֹאָב
A descendant of Pahath-Moab who returned with Ezra
Who is Joab in the Bible?
Joab was a descendant of Pahath-Moab who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra during the reign of King Artaxerxes. According to Ezra 8:9, Joab led a contingent of 218 men from his family as part of Ezra's expedition from Babylon back to the land of Israel. While little is known about Joab's personal life or significance, his inclusion in this genealogical record marks him as part of the post-exilic Jewish community that rebuilt their nation after the Babylonian captivity. His participation in the return demonstrates the restoration of Jewish families and the re-establishment of the Jewish people in their homeland.
Biography
In Ezr.8.9, Joab is mentioned as one of the descendants of Pahath-Moab who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra. He is listed among the men who joined Ezra's expedition from Babylon to Jerusalem during the reign of King Artaxerxes. The passage records that 218 men from the family of Joab of Pahath-Moab were part of this group.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:9
"from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאָב |