Lexical Summary Yeshebab: Yeshebab Original Word: יֶשֶׁבְאָב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jeshebeab From yashab and 'ab; seat of (his) father; Jeshebab, an Israelite -- Jeshebeab. see HEBREW yashab see HEBREW 'ab NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yashab and ab Definition "seat of (his) father," a Levite NASB Translation Jeshebeab (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יֶשֶׁבְאָב proper name, masculine. Levite of the 14th course 1 Chronicles 24:13; but ᵐ5 ἑλβα, A ᵐ5L Ισβααλ. Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Jeshebeab carries the idea of the people—or a household—returning or dwelling again. In the context of post-wilderness Israel, the name quietly evokes hope of restored worship and covenant faithfulness. Biblical Occurrence 1 Chronicles 24:13 lists Jeshebeab as head of the fourteenth priestly division established when “David, together with Zadok of the sons of Eleazar and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, divided them according to the offices of their service” (1 Chronicles 24:3). His single appearance is therefore set within the administrative reforms that organized the descendants of Aaron for orderly worship. Historical and Cultural Background The twenty-four courses of priests date from the closing years of David’s reign (circa tenth century BC). Although Solomon’s Temple had not yet been erected, David anticipated permanent, centralized worship (1 Chronicles 22:1-5). By appointing rotating courses, he ensured continuous sacrificial ministry once the house of the Lord stood. Each course served approximately one week twice a year, with all courses ministering together at the pilgrimage festivals (2 Chronicles 5:11; Luke 1:8 records the later use of this system). Jeshebeab’s division would therefore have shared equally in the privileges and responsibilities of Temple worship for generations. Role within the Priestly Courses The fourteenth lot signifies that Jeshebeab’s household would commence its first week of service midway through the ecclesiastical calendar. The lot’s impartial assignment underscores divine sovereignty over ministry placement: “They cast lots… impartiality was maintained, since there were officials of the sanctuary and officials of God among both the sons of Eleazar and the sons of Ithamar” (1 Chronicles 24:5). Jeshebeab’s course stood shoulder to shoulder with better-known lines such as that of Abijah (1 Chronicles 24:10), reminding readers that faithfulness, not fame, defines priestly worth. Theological Significance 1. Continuity of Worship – Jeshebeab’s inclusion testifies that no segment of the Aaronic family was overlooked in David’s vision. Every lot contributed to the steady rhythm of sacrifices and intercession that pointed Israel toward the coming High Priest (Hebrews 9:11-12). Lessons for Today • Obscure obedience still matters. Jeshebeab’s anonymity in the narrative does not diminish his family’s centuries of Temple labor. Modern believers likewise serve an audience of One (Colossians 3:23-24). Related Scriptures Exodus 28:1; Leviticus 10:8-11; 1 Chronicles 23:28-32; 2 Chronicles 31:2; Luke 1:5-9; Hebrews 7:23-25 Forms and Transliterations לְיֶֽשֶׁבְאָ֖ב לישבאב lə·ye·šeḇ·’āḇ ləyešeḇ’āḇ leyeshevAvLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 24:13 HEB: שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה עָשָׂ֔ר לְיֶֽשֶׁבְאָ֖ב אַרְבָּעָ֥ה עָשָֽׂר׃ NAS: the fourteenth for Jeshebeab, KJV: the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, INT: three ten Jeshebeab four teen 1 Occurrence |
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