Lexical Summary Yehoyarib: Jehoiarib Original Word: יְהוֹיָרִיב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehoiarib From Yhovah and riyb; Jehovah will contend; Jehojarib, the name of two Israelites -- Jehoiarib. Compare Yowyariyb. see HEBREW Yhovah see HEBREW riyb see HEBREW Yowyariyb NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yhvh and rib Definition "the LORD contends," two Isr., also a priestly family NASB Translation Jehoiarib (2), Joiarib (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְהוֺיָרִיב, יוֺיָרִיב proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ἰωιαρειβ, Ἰωαρειβ, Ἰωαρειμ, etc. (׳י pleadeth, or contendeth) — 1 name of a priestly family ׳יְהוֺ 1 Chronicles 9:10; 1 Chronicles 24:7 = ׳יוֺ Nehemiah 11:10; Nehemiah 12:6,19. 2 teacher in Ezra's time Ezra 8:16. 3 a Judaite Nehemiah 11:5. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrences Jehoiarib appears twice in Scripture: Historical Setting Both references belong to the Chronicler’s record of Israel’s worship life. In 1 Chronicles 9, post-exilic settlers are listed to demonstrate that the restored community in Jerusalem possessed legitimate priestly families whose lineage reached back to pre-exilic days. Jehoiarib’s presence in the roster underscores the re-establishment of authorized temple ministry after the exile. In 1 Chronicles 24, Jehoiarib is the head of the first of twenty-four priestly divisions organized by King David and confirmed by Zadok and Ahimelech. This rotation system provided orderly, continuous service at the tabernacle (and later the temple) while allowing priests to shepherd their local communities the rest of the year. Priestly Order and Duties As the leader of the first priestly course, Jehoiarib’s descendants—often called the “course of Jehoiarib”—opened each new annual cycle of temple service. Their duties would have included: The honored position of drawing the first lot suggests that Jehoiarib’s house enjoyed both seniority and high esteem among the Aaronic clans. Continuity after the Exile Jehoiarib reappears in the post-exilic list (1 Chronicles 9:10), demonstrating that God preserved this priestly line through judgment and captivity. The Chronicler’s inclusion assures the readers that the rebuilt temple would be served by legitimate priests, reinforcing confidence in the covenant faithfulness of the Lord who had promised an enduring priesthood to Aaron (Exodus 29:9). Extra-Biblical Tradition Rabbinic sources (e.g., Talmud, Taʿanit 29a) state that when the second temple was destroyed in AD 70, the course of Jehoiarib was on duty. While not inspired Scripture, the tradition illustrates the lasting identity of this priestly house and serves as a poignant reminder that even the most honored human institutions are temporary apart from the enduring priesthood of Jesus Christ (Hebrews 7:23-25). Theological Insights 1. God’s Orderly Worship: The placement of Jehoiarib at the head of the priestly courses exemplifies the Lord’s concern for structured, reverent worship. Practical Lessons for Today • Faithful Service: Like Jehoiarib, believers are called to steady, ordered ministry whether their role seems prominent or routine. Key References for Further Study 1 Chronicles 9:10; 1 Chronicles 24:1-19; Numbers 18; Hebrews 7. Forms and Transliterations וִיהוֹיָרִ֖יב ויהויריב לִיה֣וֹיָרִ֔יב ליהויריב lî·hō·w·yā·rîḇ lîhōwyārîḇ liHoyaRiv vihoyaRiv wî·hō·w·yā·rîḇ wîhōwyārîḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:10 HEB: הַֽכֹּהֲנִ֑ים יְדַֽעְיָ֥ה וִיהוֹיָרִ֖יב וְיָכִֽין׃ NAS: [were] Jedaiah, Jehoiarib, Jachin, KJV: Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, INT: the priests Jedaiah Jehoiarib Jachin 1 Chronicles 24:7 2 Occurrences |
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