Jozabad יוֹזָבָד

Male H3107Q 1 book

A Levite leader in charge of outside work

Biography

Jozabad is mentioned in Neh.11.16 as one of the leaders of the Levites who were in charge of the outside work of the house of God. The context of the passage is the listing of the people who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile (Neh.11.1-36).

Jozabad, along with Shabbethai, is described as being in charge of the outside work of the house of God (Neh.11.16). This likely involved overseeing maintenance, repairs, and other tasks related to the exterior of the temple complex.

The mention of Jozabad's role highlights the various responsibilities of the Levites in maintaining and serving in the temple.

In Scripture

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Nehemiah 1 verse Study available
  • Nehemiah 11:16

    "and Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chiefs of the Levites, who had the oversight of the outward business of God’s house;"

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew יוֹזָבָד H3107Q