Lexical Summary Yoshibyah: Yoshibyah Original Word: יוֹשִׁבְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Josibiah From yashab and Yahh; Jehovah will cause to dwell; Josibjah, an Israelite -- Josibiah. see HEBREW yashab see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yashab and Yah Definition "Yah causes to dwell," a Simeonite NASB Translation Joshibiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יושִׁבְיָה proper name, masculine (׳י setteth, causeth to dwell; compare Phoenician proper name ישבעל (? = ישבבעל)) — a Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:35 ᵐ5 Ισαβια, ᵐ5L Ιωσαβια. Topical Lexicon Biblical context The single reference to Yoshibiah occurs in a Simeonite register set between the post-Exodus genealogies (1 Chronicles 1–3) and the recounting of King David’s reign (1 Chronicles 10–29). The Chronicler pauses over the tribe of Simeon to show how lesser-known clans nevertheless played an essential role in covenant history. Genealogical placement In 1 Chronicles 4:35 Yoshibiah is presented as the father of Jehu and the grandson of Seraiah: “Joel, Jehu son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel” (Berean Standard Bible). By tracing four generations—Asiel → Seraiah → Yoshibiah → Jehu—the inspired writer preserves the familial line of a tribe often overshadowed by Judah and Levi. Though Simeon’s inheritance lay within Judah’s territory (Joshua 19:1), the tribe retained its own clans. Yoshibiah’s household illustrates that continuity. Historical setting Verses 34–43 list chiefs who, in the days of King Hezekiah, sought fresh pastureland, drove out Hamite settlers east of Gedor, and later struck the remnant of Amalek (1 Chronicles 4:38-43). Jehu, Yoshibiah’s son, is among those leaders. The inclusion of Yoshibiah in the preceding genealogy indirectly links him with the faith-driven migration and military success that followed. His line supplied men who trusted God’s promise of land (Genesis 12:7) and acted valiantly under a reforming Judean king. Spiritual lessons 1. God records the obscure. Yoshibiah appears only once, yet his name is forever embedded in Scripture, reminding readers that the Lord “is not unjust; He will not forget your work” (Hebrews 6:10). Theological themes • Providence. The preserved line from Asiel to Jehu testifies to God’s sustaining hand through wilderness wanderings, settlement, apostasy, and revival. Christological connection Although Yoshibiah is not in the Messiah’s legal ancestry, his appearance in a Judah-centered book foreshadows the gathering of “all Israel” under David’s greater Son (Ezekiel 37:24). Minor names prepare the narrative stage on which the major Name is revealed (Philippians 2:9-11). Practical ministry applications • Encourage unnoticed servants: the Lord values hidden faithfulness as much as headline acts. Summary Yoshibiah stands as a quiet yet indispensable link in Simeon’s chain of faith. Though Scripture grants him only a single verse, that verse affirms that God’s purposes advance through every household that reveres Him, whether celebrated or scarcely known. Forms and Transliterations י֣וֹשִׁבְיָ֔ה יושביה yō·wō·šiḇ·yāh yoshivYah yōwōšiḇyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:35 HEB: וְיֵהוּא֙ בֶּן־ י֣וֹשִׁבְיָ֔ה בֶּן־ שְׂרָיָ֖ה NAS: the son of Joshibiah, the son KJV: the son of Josibiah, the son INT: and Jehu the son of Joshibiah the son of Seraiah 1 Occurrence |
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