Jo'zabad is a biblical figure mentioned in several passages of the Old Testament. His name, which means "Yahweh has bestowed" or "Yahweh has given," reflects the common practice of the Israelites to incorporate the name of God into personal names, signifying a recognition of divine providence and blessing.

1. Jo'zabad, the Warrior of David: Jo'zabad is first introduced as one of the valiant warriors who served under King David. In 1 Chronicles 12:4, he is listed among the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag, a time when David was fleeing from King Saul. The text states: "Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the Thirty and a leader over the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, Jo'zabad the Gederathite." This passage highlights Jo'zabad's role as a skilled and trusted warrior during a critical period in David's rise to power.

2. Jo'zabad, the Levite: Another Jo'zabad is mentioned in the context of the religious reforms under King Hezekiah. In 2 Chronicles 31:13, Jo'zabad is identified as a Levite who assisted in the distribution of offerings: "Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei by the appointment of King Hezekiah and Azariah the official in charge of the house of God." This Jo'zabad played a significant role in the administration of temple resources, ensuring that the tithes and offerings were properly managed and distributed.

3. Jo'zabad, the Reformer: In the post-exilic period, another Jo'zabad is noted for his involvement in the religious reforms led by Ezra. In Ezra 8:33, Jo'zabad is mentioned as one of the priests who weighed and recorded the silver, gold, and vessels brought back to Jerusalem: "On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and the articles into the hands of Meremoth son of Uriah the priest, along with Eleazar son of Phinehas, and Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui, the Levites." This task was crucial for maintaining the integrity and transparency of the temple treasury.

4. Jo'zabad, the Covenant Keeper: In Nehemiah 10:23, Jo'zabad is listed among those who sealed the covenant, committing to follow the Law of God as given through Moses: "Hoshea, Hananiah, Hasshub, Hallohesh, Pilha, Shobek, Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah, Ahijah, Hanan, Anan, Malluch, Harim, and Baanah." This act of sealing the covenant was a public declaration of faith and dedication to the spiritual renewal of the community.

Jo'zabad's appearances in various contexts highlight his roles as a warrior, a religious administrator, and a reformer. His repeated mention across different periods of Israel's history underscores the importance of faithful service to God and community, whether in times of war, religious reform, or covenant renewal.Jo'zabad (7 Occurrences)

2 Chronicles 31:13
Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God.
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2 Chronicles 35:9
Conaniah also, and Shemaiah and Nethanel, his brothers, and Hashabiah and Jeiel and Jozabad, the chiefs of the Levites, gave to the Levites for the Passover offerings five thousand small livestock, and five hundred head of cattle.
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Ezra 8:33
On the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, the Levite;
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Ezra 10:22
Of the sons of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
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Ezra 10:23
Of the Levites: Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah (the same is Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.
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Nehemiah 8:7
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.
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Nehemiah 11:16
and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God;
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Jo'zabad (7 Occurrences)
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Jozabad (10 Occurrences)

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Joz'abad (2 Occurrences)
Joz'abad. Jo'zabad, Joz'abad. Jozabdus . Multi-Version Concordance Joz'abad
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