Jozabad יוֹזָבָד
A Levite leader in charge of outside work
Who is Jozabad in the Bible?
Jozabad was a Levite leader mentioned in Nehemiah 11:16 who served as an overseer of the outside work of the house of God in Jerusalem. He is listed among the Levites who settled in the city after the Babylonian exile and worked alongside another leader named Shabbethai. His responsibilities likely included supervising the maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of the exterior areas of the temple complex. Jozabad's role demonstrates the diverse administrative and practical duties that Levites undertook in supporting the temple's functioning and the community's spiritual life after the restoration from exile.
Biography
Jozabad is mentioned in Neh.11.16 as one of the leaders of the Levites who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God. The context of the passage is the listing of the people who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Neh.11.1-36).
Jozabad, along with Shabbethai, is described as being in charge of the outside work of the house of God (Neh.11.16). This likely involved overseeing maintenance, repairs, and other tasks related to the exterior of the temple complex.
The mention of Jozabad's role highlights the various responsibilities of the Levites in maintaining and serving in the temple.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 11:16
"Shabbethai and Jozabad, two leaders of the Levites, who supervised the work outside the house of God;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹזָבָד |