Jozabad יוֹזָבָד
A priest who weighed the silver and gold offerings
Who is Jozabad in the Bible?
Jozabad was a priest in the time of Ezra who played an important role in the restoration of the Jerusalem temple. According to Ezra 8:33, Jozabad, son of Jeshua, was appointed alongside the priest Noadiah to weigh and record the silver, gold, and vessels that Ezra and his companions had transported from Babylon to Jerusalem. This responsibility was entrusted to him during a critical moment in Jewish history when the exiles were rebuilding their religious community after the captivity. His careful accounting of these sacred temple offerings highlighted the importance of stewardship and accountability in managing resources dedicated to God's house.
Biography
Jozabad is mentioned in Ezr.8.33 as one of the priests appointed to weigh the silver, gold, and vessels brought as offerings to the temple in Jerusalem. The context of the passage is Ezra's journey from Babylon to Jerusalem, during which he and his companions transported these offerings (Ezr.8.24-34).
Upon their arrival in Jerusalem, the silver, gold, and vessels were weighed and entrusted to the care of specific priests and Levites. Jozabad, son of Jeshua, along with Noadiah, son of Binnui, were the priests appointed to weigh and record the offerings (Ezr.8.33).
The careful weighing and recording of the offerings demonstrated the importance of accountability and stewardship in handling the resources dedicated to the temple.
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In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:33
"On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹזָבָד |