Jushab-hesed י֥וּשַׁב חֶ֖סֶד
A descendant of King Jehoiachin
Who is Jushab-hesed in the Bible?
Jushab-hesed was a son of Zerubbabel and a descendant of King Jehoiachin of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:20. He appears in the genealogical record of the royal line of David following the Babylonian exile, listed among the children of Zerubbabel along with his brothers Meshullam, Hananiah, Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, and Hasadiah, as well as his sister Shelomith. The repetition of Jushab-hesed's name in the same passage has led some scholars to suggest a possible scribal variation, though the reason for this duplication remains unclear. As part of the post-exilic Davidic line, Jushab-hesed represents the continuation of the royal family during the restoration period, though no other historical or biographical details are recorded about him.
Biography
Jushab-hesed is mentioned in 1Ch.3.20 as one of the sons of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King Jehoiachin of Judah. The context of the passage is the genealogy of the royal line of David, focusing on the descendants of Jehoiachin after the Babylonian exile (1Ch.3.17-24).
Jushab-hesed is listed along with his brothers: Meshullam, Hananiah, Shelomith (their sister), Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed (1Ch.3.19-20). The repetition of Jushab-hesed's name in verse 20 has led some scholars to suggest that it may be a scribal error or that there were two individuals with the same name.
As a descendant of Jehoiachin and Zerubbabel, Jushab-hesed would have been part of the royal lineage of David during the post-exilic period. However, no further information is provided about his life, role, or significance in the biblical narrative.
The inclusion of Jushab-hesed in the genealogy of David's descendants demonstrates the continuity of the royal line and God's faithfulness to His promises to David, even through the difficult period of the Babylonian exile and its aftermath.
Family
Siblings
- Meshullam Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of David.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, a descendant of King David.View full profile →
- Shelomith Tribe of LeviSon of IzharLevite descendant of IzharView full profile →
- Hashubah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Ohel Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelDescendant of JudahView full profile →
- Berechiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelDescendant of David through ZerubbabelView full profile →
- Hasadiah Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelA descendant of King Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) of Judah.View full profile →
- Abiud Tribe of JudahSon of ZerubbabelSon of Zerubbabel, ancestor of JesusView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:20
"and five others: Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab-hesed."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | י֥וּשַׁב חֶ֖סֶד |
Jushab-hesed
jus'-tis (tsedhaqah; tsedheq; dikaiosune): The original Hebrew and Greek words are the same as those rendered "righteousness." This is the common rendering, and in about half the cases where we have "just" and "justic