Joshbekashah יׇשְׁבְּקָ֫שָׁה
A son of Heman, a musician in David's time
Who is Joshbekashah in the Bible?
Joshbekashah was a son of Heman and a Levitical musician during the reign of King David, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 25:24. He was set apart as part of David's organized system of temple musicians, serving alongside his father and brothers in leading worship and prophesying with musical instruments (1 Chronicles 25:1-2). Like the other musicians in his family, Joshbekashah was assigned specific duties through the casting of lots, which ensured a fair and orderly distribution of responsibilities in the tabernacle's musical ministry (1 Chronicles 25:8). His role reflects the significance David placed on organized, Spirit-filled worship as a central part of Israel's religious life.
Biography
Joshbekashah is mentioned in 1Ch.25.4 and 1Ch.25.24 as one of the sons of Heman, a prominent Levitical musician during the reign of King David. Heman, along with Asaph and Jeduthun, was appointed by David to lead the music and worship in the house of the Lord (1Ch.25.1). Joshbekashah, along with his brothers, was set apart for the ministry of prophesying with musical instruments (1Ch.25.2). He was among those who were assigned duties by casting lots, ensuring a fair distribution of responsibilities (1Ch.25.8).
Family
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- Bukkiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in David's time, son of HemanView full profile →
- Mattaniah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Uzziel Tribe of LeviSon of HemanLevite musician in the time of DavidView full profile →
- Shebuel Tribe of LeviSon of GershomLevite descendant of Gershom, in charge of treasuriesView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Hanani Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA musician in the temple during David's reign.View full profile →
- Eliathah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, appointed as a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Giddalti Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman; a temple musician during David's reign.View full profile →
- Romamti-ezer Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a Levitical singerView full profile →
- Mallothi Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Hothir Tribe of LeviSon of HemanA son of Heman, a musician in David's court.View full profile →
- Mahazioth Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's time.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 25:4
"From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth."
- 1 Chronicles 25:24
"the seventeenth to Joshbekashah, his sons, and his brothers—12 in all;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יׇשְׁבְּקָ֫שָׁה |
Joshbekashah
be not names but the words of a prayer. See OTJ C2, 143, note; Curtis, Chron, 278, 280; SBOT.
jo-sheb-ba-she'-beth (yoshebh ba-shebheth): This proper name in the Revised Version (British and American) takes the place of the translation "that sat in the seat" in the King James Version (<ref osisRef="B