3266. Yeush
Lexical Summary
Yeush: Jeush

Original Word: יְעוּשׁ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Y`uwsh
Pronunciation: yeh-oosh'
Phonetic Spelling: (yeh-oosh')
KJV: Jehush, Jeush
NASB: Jeush
Word Origin: [from H5789 (עוּשׁ - hasten)]

1. hasty
2. Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jehush, Jeush

From uwsh; hasty; Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites -- Jehush, Jeush. Compare y'iysh.

see HEBREW uwsh

see HEBREW y'iysh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from ush
Definition
"he comes to help," an Edomite, also the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Jeush (9).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְעוּשׁ (also Kt יעישׁ) proper name, masculine (probably he comes to help, NöZMG xl (1886), 168; = Arabic proper name, of divinity. , WeSkizzen iii, 171; Heid. 2, 146 RSK 218 (compare Sem i. 43)l.c., yet against this ᵐ5 Ιεους (i.e. ; not Ιαγους, ), and יְ (not יָ), LagM ii. 77; BN 133 BuhlEdom. 48 f.); —

1 son of Esau Genesis 36:5,14 (both Kt יעישׁ), Genesis 36:18; 1 Chronicles 1:35.

2 Benjamites:

a. 1 Chronicles 7:10 (Kt יעישׁ).

b. 1 Chronicles 8:39.

3 a Levite 1 Chronicles 23:10,11.

4 son of Rehoboam2Chronicles 11:19. — יוֺעָשׁ see above.

Topical Lexicon
Name and Distribution in Scripture

Jeush (יְעוּשׁ) is recorded nine times, designating at least five men in the Old Testament: three in Genesis and Chronicles tied to Esau’s line, two Benjaminites, one Gershonite Levite, and one Judean prince. His appearances in Genesis 36:5, 14, 18; 1 Chronicles 1:35; 1 Chronicles 7:10; 1 Chronicles 8:39; 1 Chronicles 23:10–11; and 2 Chronicles 11:19 showcase the breadth of Israel’s extended family and the precision with which Scripture traces covenant history.

Jeush among the Edomites (Genesis 36)

Jeush first emerges as one of Esau’s three sons by Oholibamah. Genesis 36:18 notes, “These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah”. His elevation to “chief” signals the rapid organization of Edom into tribal leadership and fulfills the Lord’s word that Esau would father a nation (Genesis 25:23). 1 Chronicles 1:35 repeats his name to remind post-exilic readers that even Israel’s rivals descended from the same patriarch and thus serve God’s larger purposes in salvation history.

Jeush in the Tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7 and 8)

Two Benjaminites bear the name. In 1 Chronicles 7:10 Jeush is listed among Bilhan’s sons, while 1 Chronicles 8:39 calls another Jeush the second son of Eshek. These genealogies, positioned between the judges and monarchy narratives, preserve the strength and continuity of Benjamin, the tribe that produced Israel’s first king and later the apostle Paul. Their presence underlines God’s commitment to every tribe, even the smaller or war-ravaged ones (Judges 20; Hosea 5:8).

Jeush among the Gershonite Levites (1 Chronicles 23)

David’s census of Levites includes Jeush, a son of Shimei: “The sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zizah, Jeush, and Beriah” (1 Chronicles 23:10). Verse 11 notes that Jeush and Beriah, having few descendants, were counted as one household for temple duty. Their assignment within the Gershonite division highlights that even modest families received a defined role in maintaining the sanctuary’s curtains and cords (Numbers 3:25-26). The passage illustrates the principle that every servant, regardless of prominence, contributes to ordered worship.

Jeush in the Royal House of Judah (2 Chronicles 11)

Rehoboam’s firstborn by Mahalath was Jeush: “and she bore sons to him: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham” (2 Chronicles 11:19). His birth shortly after the kingdom split testifies to the persistence of the Davidic line amid political fracture. Although Scripture records no exploits by this prince, his inclusion confirms God’s oath to maintain David’s lamp in Jerusalem (1 Kings 11:36) and foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in Messiah.

Theological Reflections

1. Providence in Genealogy: From Edomite chief to Levitical caretaker, the varied Jeush figures show that divine sovereignty governs every lineage, whether covenant or foreign.
2. Covenant Continuity: Repeated names link diverse tribes and periods, affirming the unity of redemptive history and prefiguring the gathering of all nations in Christ (Ephesians 2:11-18).
3. Value of Obscure Service: Jeush the Levite demonstrates that unnoticed ministry is precious to God, echoing the New Testament truth that lesser-seen members are indispensable (1 Corinthians 12:22-24).

Ministry and Discipleship Applications

• Hidden faithfulness sustains public worship, inviting believers to embrace humble tasks with zeal.
• Family legacy matters; leadership decisions today can shape or hinder future generations, as seen in both Edom’s antagonism and Judah’s hope.
• Names on a page represent real lives known to God, encouraging personal accountability and reminding current disciples that their witness fits into a grand, unfolding narrative.

Summary

Across tribal borders and historical eras, the men named Jeush illustrate God’s meticulous care for individuals, families, and nations. Whether chief, warrior, servant, or prince, each stands as a quiet testament to the Lord’s unfailing oversight and to the place every believer occupies in His redemptive tapestry.

Forms and Transliterations
וִיע֖וּשׁ וִיע֤וּשׁ ויעוש יְע֛וּשׁ יְע֡וּשׁ יְע֥וּשׁ יְעוּשׁ֙ יעוש viUsh wî‘ūš wî·‘ūš yə‘ūš yə·‘ūš yeUsh
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Genesis 36:5
HEB: [יעישׁ כ] (יְע֥וּשׁ ק) וְאֶת־
NAS: bore Jeush and Jalam
INT: and Oholibamah bore Jehush and Jalam and Korah

Genesis 36:14
HEB: [יעישׁ כ] (יְע֥וּשׁ ק) וְאֶת־
NAS: to Esau, Jeush and Jalam
INT: bore to Esau Jehush and Jalam and Korah

Genesis 36:18
HEB: עֵשָׂ֔ו אַלּ֥וּף יְע֛וּשׁ אַלּ֥וּף יַעְלָ֖ם
NAS: Oholibamah: chief Jeush, chief Jalam,
KJV: wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam,
INT: of Esau's chief Jeush chief Jalam

1 Chronicles 1:35
HEB: אֱלִיפַ֛ז רְעוּאֵ֥ל וִיע֖וּשׁ וְיַעְלָ֥ם וְקֹֽרַח׃
NAS: Reuel, Jeush, Jalam
KJV: Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam,
INT: Eliphaz Reuel Jeush Jalam and Korah

1 Chronicles 7:10
HEB: [יְעִישׁ כ] (יְע֡וּשׁ ק) וּ֠בִנְיָמִן
NAS: of Bilhan [were] Jeush, Benjamin,
INT: and the sons of Bilhan Jehush Benjamin Ehud

1 Chronicles 8:39
HEB: אוּלָ֣ם בְּכֹר֔וֹ יְעוּשׁ֙ הַשֵּׁנִ֔י וֶֽאֱלִיפֶ֖לֶט
NAS: his firstborn, Jeush the second
KJV: his firstborn, Jehush the second,
INT: Ulam his firstborn Jeush the second and Eliphelet

1 Chronicles 23:10
HEB: יַ֣חַת זִינָ֔א וִיע֖וּשׁ וּבְרִיעָ֑ה אֵ֥לֶּה
NAS: Zina, Jeush and Beriah.
KJV: Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah.
INT: Jahath Zina Jeush and Beriah These

1 Chronicles 23:11
HEB: וְזִיזָ֖ה הַשֵּׁנִ֑י וִיע֤וּשׁ וּבְרִיעָה֙ לֹֽא־
NAS: the second; but Jeush and Beriah
KJV: the second: but Jeush and Beriah
INT: and Zizah the second Jeush and Beriah did not

2 Chronicles 11:19
HEB: בָּנִ֑ים אֶת־ יְע֥וּשׁ וְאֶת־ שְׁמַרְיָ֖ה
NAS: him sons: Jeush, Shemariah
KJV: him children; Jeush, and Shamariah,
INT: bore sons Jeush Shemariah and Zaham

9 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3266
9 Occurrences


wî·‘ūš — 3 Occ.
yə·‘ūš — 6 Occ.

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