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JOSHIBIAH

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Joshibiah was a Simeonite. His name means “Yahweh sets” or “causes to dwell.”

Definition

Joshibiah was a Simeonite. His name means “Yahweh sets” or “causes to dwell.”

Biblical Usage

He is named in 1 Chronicles 4:35 among the Simeonites.

Historical Background

The King James Version spells the name Josibiah.

Historical Bible Dictionaries

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>josh-i-bi'-a (yoshibhyah, "Yahweh sets," or "causes to dwell"; the King James Version Josibiah): A Simeonite (1Ch 4:35).</p>
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