Jozabad יוֹזָבָד
A Levite who contributed to the Passover celebration
Who is Jozabad in the Bible?
Jozabad was a Levitical leader during the reign of King Josiah who played a significant role in restoring proper worship in ancient Judah. According to 2 Chronicles 35:9, he and other Levitical leaders generously donated animals for the Passover offerings as part of Josiah's religious reforms, contributing 5,000 lambs and young goats along with 500 oxen from their own possessions. Jozabad's willingness to give substantial resources demonstrated the Levites' commitment to supporting the king's efforts to reinstate the faithful observance of the Passover and restore the nation's relationship with God.
Biography
Jozabad is mentioned in 2Ch.35.9 as one of the Levitical leaders who contributed to the Passover celebrations during the reign of King Josiah. The context of the passage is Josiah's restoration of the Passover observance as part of his religious reforms (2Ch.35.1-19).
In preparation for the Passover, the Levitical leaders generously provided animals for the offerings. Jozabad, along with Conaniah, Shemaiah, Nethanel, and his brothers Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, gave 5,000 lambs and young goats and 500 oxen from their own possessions for the Passover offerings (2Ch.35.9).
This contribution demonstrated the Levitical leaders' support for Josiah's reforms and their commitment to the proper observance of the Passover.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 35:9
"Additionally, Conaniah and his brothers Shemaiah and Nethanel, as well as Hashabiah, Jeiel, and Jozabad, officers of the Levites, contributed to the Levites 5,000 Passover offerings and 500 bulls."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹזָבָד |