Joshah יוֹשָׁה
A Simeonite leader during Hezekiah's reign
Who is Joshah in the Bible?
Joshah was a leader of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:34. He is part of the genealogical record of Simeon and is noted as one of the prominent figures who led his people during Hezekiah's time in the late 8th century BC. According to 1 Chronicles 4:39-41, Joshah and other Simeonite leaders migrated to Gedor in search of better pasture for their flocks and displaced the Hamites and Meunites who were settled there. While Joshah appears only briefly in Scripture, he represents the tribal leadership of Simeon during a period of significant religious and political reform under King Hezekiah.
Biography
Joshah is mentioned in 1Ch.4.34 as one of the leaders from the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. The context of the passage is the genealogy and history of the tribe of Simeon (1Ch.4.24-43). During Hezekiah's reign, some Simeonites, including Joshah, migrated to the region of Gedor in search of pasture for their flocks (1Ch.4.39). They also attacked and displaced the Hamites and Meunites who were living there (1Ch.4.40-41). These events likely took place in the late 8th century BC, during the religious and political reforms of King Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29-32).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:34
"Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹשָׁה |