Bible Dictionary
Josabad
Josabad, properly Jozabad the Gederathite, was one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag. The name is also used as a form of Jozabad.
Definition
Josabad is a form of Jozabad, meaning “whom Jehovah bestows.” Properly, Josabad the Gederathite was one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag. The name is also treated in the supplied material as another form of Jozabad.
Biblical Usage
Josabad is named among the warriors who came to David at Ziklag.
Historical Background
He is associated with Benjamin and is identified as a Gederathite.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah bestows), properly Jozabad the Gederathite, one of the warriors of Benjamin who joined David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:4) (B.C. 1055.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jos'-a-bad.</p><p>See JOZABAD.</p>