Bible Dictionary
Hoshama
Hoshama was a son or descendant of Jeconiah, the captive king of Judah.
Definition
Hoshama was a son or descendant of Jeconiah, also called Jehoiachin, the captive king of Judah. His name means “whom Yahweh hears.”
Biblical Usage
Hoshama is mentioned in the genealogy of the descendants of Jeconiah.
Historical Background
Jeconiah is identified as the captive king of Judah and as the last king but one of Judah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah hears), one of the sons of Jeconiah or Jehoiachin, the last king but one of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:18)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hosh'-a-ma, ho-sha'-ma (hoshama`, abbreviated from yehoshama`, "whom Yahweh heareth"): One of the sons or descendants of Jeconiah, the captive king of Judah (1Ch 3:18).</p>