Jozabad יוֹזָבָד
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 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 |