יוֹשִׁבְיָה (yo.shiv.yah)
yo.shiv.yah
Joshibiah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Yoshibyah, rendered in English as Joshibiah, is a brief but meaningful marker in the genealogical records of Israel. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in First Chronicles 4:35, where it identifies a man from the tribe of Simeon. His inclusion serves to anchor his lineage within the broader historical narrative of the divided monarchy period.
Etymologically, the name combines the divine name Yahweh with a verb meaning "to dwell" or "to settle." This structure suggests a theological affirmation that Jehovah is the one who causes settlement or establishes residence. In this context, it likely reflects hope for stability and permanence for his family line during a time of political fragmentation.
Yoshibyah is recorded as the son of Seraiah and the father of Jehu. While he does not play an active role in the narrative events of Scripture, his presence in the text underscores the importance of familial continuity in biblical history. The Chronicler preserves these names to maintain the integrity of tribal heritage, ensuring that even minor figures are remembered as part of God's larger story.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Joshibiah carries a quiet promise: "Yahweh establishes." In First Chronicles 4:35, this brief mention anchors a man within the tribe of Simeon, linking him to his father Seraiah and son Jehu. Though he does not lead armies or speak in court, his recorded presence affirms that God remembers every generation.
For your faith, this offers comfort. Your life is part of a larger story written by God. Even when you feel overlooked or insignificant, your place in His family is secure. He establishes roots in your heart, just as He established lineage for Joshibiah.
This continuity reminds us that we are not isolated. We belong to a community of believers across time. Trust that the same God who preserves names in Scripture also holds your future in His hands.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Joshibiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- י֣וֹשִׁבְיָ֔ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:35
Joel, Jehu the son of Joshibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,
This verse identifies Joshibiah as the son of Seraiah and father of Jehu, anchoring his lineage within the tribe of Simeon during the divided monarchy period.