Joshaviah יוֹשַׁוְיָה
One of David's mighty warriors from Eliahba's sons
Biography
Joshaviah, son of Elnaam, is mentioned in 1Ch.11.46 as one of David's mighty warriors. The context is a list of David's elite soldiers known for their military skills and bravery (1Ch.11.10-47). These warriors were instrumental in establishing and defending David's kingdom during his reign as king of Israel, which lasted from approximately 1010 to 970 BC. Joshaviah is specifically identified as a son of Elnaam, but no further information is provided about his family background or place of origin. The text does not give any details about Joshaviah's specific military exploits or his role among David's mighty warriors.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:46
"Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹשַׁוְיָה | H3145 |