Bible Dictionary
Hoshaiah
Hoshaiah was the name of two men: a leader who opposed Jeremiah’s counsel after Jerusalem’s fall, and a man who joined the procession at the dedication of Jerusalem’s wall.
Definition
Hoshaiah, meaning “whom Yahweh helps,” is the name of two men. One was the father of Jezaniah and a leader after Jerusalem’s fall; the other was probably a man of Judah who participated in the procession at Jerusalem’s wall dedication.
Biblical Usage
The first Hoshaiah opposed Jeremiah’s policy and counsel after the fall of Jerusalem. The second led half of the princes of Judah in the procession connected with the dedication of Jerusalem’s wall.
Historical Background
The supplied material identifies the first through his relationship to Jezaniah and the second through his probable association with Judah. No further background is given.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah aids).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ho-sha'-ya (hosha`yah, "whom Yahweh helpeth"):</p><p>(1) Father of Jezaniah (probably = Azariah, so the Septuagint; compare Jer 42:1 and 43:2 with 2Ki 25:23 and note similar letters in names in Hebrew), who with other leaders antagonized the policy and counsel of Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem (Jer 42:1-43:7).</p><p>(2) A man, probably of Judah, who led half of the princes of Judah in procession at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Ne 12:32).</p>