Lexical Summary Yoshavyah: Yoshavyah Original Word: יוֹשַׁוְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joshaviah From Yhovah and shavah; Jehovah-set; Joshavjah, an Israelite -- Joshaviah. Compare Yowshah. see HEBREW Yhovah see HEBREW shavah see HEBREW Yowshah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yah and the same as tushiyyah Definition one of David's heroes NASB Translation Joshaviah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺשַׁוְיָה proper name, masculine one of David's heroes 1 Chronicles 11:46; ᵐ5 Ιως(ε)ια, ᵐ5L Σωσια יָשׁוּב see שׁוב; יִשְׁוָה see שׁוה; יְשׁוֺחָיָה see שׁוח. יִשְׁוִי see שׁוה; יֵשׁוּע see יְהוֺשׁוּע above ישׁח (√ of following, si vera lectio) Topical Lexicon Biblical Context Joshaviah is named once in Scripture, appearing in the roster of David’s mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11:46: “Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite”. The catalog in 1 Chronicles 11 parallels the record in 2 Samuel 23, celebrating those whom the Spirit designates “mighty warriors” (1 Chronicles 11:10). By locating Joshaviah within this list, the Chronicler links him to the covenantal promises attached to David’s reign and to the larger narrative in which God secures His kingdom through faithful servants. Historical Setting The setting is the period of David’s consolidation of power over all Israel. The Chronicler, writing after the exile, selects details that remind the post-exilic community of God’s unbroken faithfulness to His anointed king and, by extension, to the Davidic line. Joshaviah served during the turbulent years when loyalty to David required both courage and discernment, for David was pursued by Saul and later confronted internal uprisings. Warriors such as Joshaviah therefore stood in stark contrast to those who opposed or wavered (1 Chronicles 12:17–18). Role among David’s Mighty Men Although the text provides no exploits unique to Joshaviah, several observations emerge from his placement: Theological and Ministry Significance 1. Loyalty to God’s Anointed: Joshaviah models steadfast allegiance to the king through whom God’s covenant purposes advance. In redemptive history this anticipates the call to unwavering devotion to the Messiah, Jesus Christ (Luke 22:28-30). Practical Applications for the Church • Encourage congregational recognition of faithful but lesser-known servants who sustain the work of ministry (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3). Summary Though Scripture records only his name, Joshaviah’s membership among David’s mighty men contributes to the portrait of a kingdom advanced by devoted, Spirit-empowered servants. His example calls God’s people today to quiet faithfulness, steadfast loyalty to Christ, and joyful participation in the diverse community of the redeemed. Forms and Transliterations וְיוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה ויושויה veyoshavYah wə·yō·wō·šaw·yāh wəyōwōšawyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:46 HEB: הַֽמַּחֲוִ֔ים וִירִיבַ֥י וְיוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה בְּנֵ֣י אֶלְנָ֑עַם NAS: and Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons KJV: and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons INT: the Mahavite and Jeribai and Joshaviah the sons of Elnaam 1 Occurrence |
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