Jozabad יוֹזָבָד
A Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Who is Jozabad in the Bible?
Jozabad was a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag during David's exile from King Saul, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 12:4. He was among the mighty men and skilled fighters who supported David when he was a fugitive, demonstrating loyalty to David despite being from Benjamin, the tribe of Saul himself. These warriors were described as brave, trained for battle, and proficient with weapons including bows and sling stones. Jozabad's decision to align with David highlights the growing support the future king received from various tribes during his time of conflict with Saul.
Biography
Jozabad is mentioned in 1Ch.12.4 as one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag. The context of the passage is the listing of the mighty men who supported David during his time of exile and conflict with King Saul (1Ch.12.1-22).
Jozabad, along with other Benjamite warriors such as Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, joined David at Ziklag while David was still a fugitive from Saul (1Ch.12.1-4). These men were described as brave warriors, trained for battle and skilled with the bow, and able to shoot arrows and sling stones with either the right or left hand (1Ch.12.2).
The passage highlights the support David received from various tribes, including Benjamin, Saul's own tribe (1Ch.12.29).
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 12:4
"Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the Thirty and a leader over the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹזָבָד |