Jozabad יוֹזָבָד
A Levite appointed as an overseer during Hezekiah's reign
Who is Jozabad in the Bible?
Jozabad was a Levite appointed by King Hezekiah as an overseer to distribute contributions to the priests and Levites during Hezekiah's religious reforms in Judah (2 Chronicles 31:13). When the people brought abundant tithes and dedicated gifts to support worship, Hezekiah established a system of overseers to manage the fair distribution of these offerings among the clergy. Jozabad served under the chief officers Conaniah and Shimei in this administrative role. His appointment demonstrates the importance of faithful stewardship and organization in supporting religious leadership and proper worship practices.
Biography
Jozabad is mentioned in 2Ch.31.13 as one of the Levites appointed by King Hezekiah to oversee the distribution of contributions to the priests and Levites. The context of the passage is Hezekiah's religious reforms and the restoration of proper worship in Judah (2Ch.31.1-21).
After the people brought in abundant contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts (2Ch.31.5-6), Hezekiah appointed officers to oversee the distribution of these offerings. Jozabad, along with Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah, was appointed as an overseer under the direction of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, the chief officers (2Ch.31.12-13).
These overseers were entrusted with the task of ensuring that the contributions were faithfully distributed to the priests and Levites according to their divisions and duties (2Ch.31.14-19).
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹזָבָד |