Je'ush
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Je'ush is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, referring to different individuals across various genealogies and narratives. The name Je'ush is of Hebrew origin, meaning "he will hasten" or "assembler." Below are the notable mentions of Je'ush in the Bible:

1. Je'ush, Son of Esau: Je'ush is listed as one of the sons of Esau, the brother of Jacob. In Genesis 36:5, Je'ush is mentioned as a son of Esau and his wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite. This Je'ush is part of the Edomite lineage, which is significant in the context of the ongoing narrative of the descendants of Esau, who became the nation of Edom. Genesis 36:14 states, "These were the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah."

2. Je'ush, Son of Rehoboam: Another Je'ush is mentioned as a son of King Rehoboam, the son of Solomon and king of Judah. In 2 Chronicles 11:19, Je'ush is listed among the children of Rehoboam and his wife Mahalath, the daughter of Jerimoth, son of David. This Je'ush is part of the royal lineage of Judah, which holds significance in the Davidic line that is central to the messianic prophecies. The verse reads, "She bore him sons: Jeush, Shemariah, and Zaham."

3. Je'ush, a Benjamite: In 1 Chronicles 7:10, Je'ush is mentioned as a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This Je'ush is part of the genealogical records that highlight the tribal divisions and familial lines within the nation of Israel. The passage states, "The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar."

4. Je'ush, a Gershonite Levite: In 1 Chronicles 23:10-11, Je'ush is noted as a descendant of the Gershonite Levites, who were responsible for the care of the tabernacle and later the temple. This Je'ush is part of the Levitical family, which played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel. The text states, "The sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all."

The various individuals named Je'ush in the Bible reflect the commonality of the name in ancient Israel and its use across different tribes and families. Each mention of Je'ush contributes to the broader genealogical and historical context of the biblical narrative, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the tribes of Israel and the fulfillment of God's promises through diverse lineages.
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... Je'ush (v. Genesis 36:5) may mean "helper (is God)." Nahath (v. Genesis 36:13) means
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Genesis 36:5
Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
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Genesis 36:14
These were the sons of Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon, Esau's wife: she bore to Esau Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
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Genesis 36:18
These are the sons of Oholibamah, Esau's wife: chief Jeush, chief Jalam, chief Korah: these are the chiefs who came of Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau's wife.
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1 Chronicles 1:35
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah. The Second Book of Chronicles
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1 Chronicles 7:10
The sons of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, and Benjamin, and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tarshish, and Ahishahar.
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1 Chronicles 8:39
The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third.
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1 Chronicles 23:10
The sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.
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1 Chronicles 23:11
Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah didn't have many sons; therefore they became a fathers' house in one reckoning.
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2 Chronicles 11:19
and she bore him sons: Jeush, and Shemariah, and Zaham.
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