Joha is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogical and historical records of the tribes of Israel. The name Joha appears in two distinct contexts, each associated with different individuals.

1. Joha, the Son of Beriah: Joha is first mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. In 1 Chronicles 8:16, Joha is listed as one of the sons of Beriah. The passage reads: "Beriah and Shema were heads of families living in Aijalon and drove out the inhabitants of Gath." This Joha is part of the lineage that highlights the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with His people through their ancestral lines.

2. Joha, the Tizite: Another mention of Joha is found in the context of King David's mighty warriors. In 2 Samuel 23:26, Joha is identified as a Tizite, one of the valiant men who served under David. The verse states: "Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash, Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite, Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, the son of Hagri, Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah, Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, and Uriah the Hittite." Joha's inclusion among these elite warriors underscores his bravery and loyalty to David during a time when the kingdom of Israel was being established and consolidated under David's rule.

The name Joha, like many biblical names, carries significance in its meaning. In Hebrew, Joha (יוֹחָא) can be understood to mean "Jehovah gives life" or "Jehovah enlivens," reflecting the theocentric worldview of the Israelites, where names often bore witness to the character and actions of God.

The accounts of Joha, though brief, contribute to the broader narrative of Israel's history and the unfolding of God's plan through His chosen people. Whether as a descendant of Benjamin or a warrior in David's army, Joha's mention in Scripture serves as a testament to the diverse roles individuals played in the biblical narrative, each contributing to the fulfillment of divine purposes.Joha

who enlivens or gives life

Joha

(Jehovah gives life).

1. One of the sons of Beriah the Benjamite. (1 Chronicles 8:16) (B.C. 588 or 536.)
2. The Tizite, one of David's guard. (1 Chronicles 11:45) (B.C. 1046.)

JOHA

jo'-ha (yocha, meaning unknown, but perhaps = yo'ach "Joah"; see HPN, 283, note 4):

(1) A Benjamite (1 Chronicles 8:16).

(2) One of David's mighty men (1 Chronicles 11:45).

3109. Yocha -- two Israelites
... 3108, 3109. Yocha. 3110 . two Israelites. Transliteration: Yocha Phonetic Spelling:
(yo-khaw') Short Definition: Joha. ... NASB Word Usage Joha (2). Joha. ...
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...JOHA. jo'-ha (yocha, meaning unknown, but perhaps = yo'ach "Joah"; see HPN, 283,
note 4): (1) A Benjamite (1 Chronicles 8:16). ...Joha (2 Occurrences). ...
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Joha'nan (25 Occurrences)
Joha'nan. Johanan, Joha'nan. Johanna . Multi-Version Concordance
Joha'nan (25 Occurrences). 2 Kings 25:23 Now when all ...
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Tizite (1 Occurrence)
... ti'-zit (ha-titsi; Codex Vaticanus ho Ieasei; Codex Alexandrinus ho Thosaei; Lucian
Athosi): A gentilic attached to the name "Joha" (1 Chronicles 11:45), one ...
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Johanan (31 Occurrences)

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Jediael (6 Occurrences)
... NIV). 1 Chronicles 11:45 Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother,
the Tizite, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). 1 ...
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Johanna (1 Occurrence)

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Jogli (1 Occurrence)

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Jedi'a-el (5 Occurrences)
... and Ahishahar. (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 11:45 Jediael the son of Shimri,
and Joha his brother, the Tizite; (See RSV). 1 Chronicles ...
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Jishpah (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Jishpah (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 8:16 and Michael,
and Jishpah, and Joha were the sons of Beriah. (DBY). ...
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Ispah (1 Occurrence)
... ISPAH. is'-pa. See ISHPAH. Multi-Version Concordance Ispah (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles
8:16 And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah; (KJV WBS YLT) ...
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