יֶֽשֶׁבְאָב (ye.shev.av)
ye.shev.av
Jeshebeab
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 Jeshebeab appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 24:13 as a Levite who served as the head of the fourteenth priestly course. This brief mention places him within the organized religious structure established during the monarchy, linking his family line to the ongoing duties of temple worship.
Etymologically, the name translates to "dwelling of the father." This construction reflects a common Hebrew pattern where personal names encode theological hopes or familial identity. In this context, it likely expresses a desire for the father’s legacy or spiritual inheritance to endure through the next generation.
While Jeshebeab himself is not a central narrative figure, his inclusion in the genealogical lists underscores the importance of lineage and order in Israelite worship. The chronicler preserves these names to demonstrate that the priestly service was maintained by specific families, ensuring continuity in the community’s religious life.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jeshebeab means "dwelling of the father." It appears only once in Scripture, in 1 Chronicles 24:13. This brief mention places him as the head of a priestly division during the temple service. The Chronicler records these names to show that worship was organized and maintained by specific families.
For you, this detail highlights the value of order and continuity in spiritual life. Your faith is not an isolated event but part of a larger story. You belong to a lineage of believers who have passed down truth through generations. This connection provides stability and reminds us that our service contributes to something enduring beyond ourselves.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to/ Jeshebeab1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/יֶֽשֶׁבְאָ֖ב1×