Bible Dictionary
JUSHAB-HESED
Jushab-hesed was a son of Zerubbabel mentioned in the genealogy of Judah. His name means “loving-kindness is returned” and may have had symbolic significance.
Definition
Jushab-hesed was a son of Zerubbabel. His name means “loving-kindness is returned” and was probably symbolic.
Biblical Usage
He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:20 in the genealogy of Judah.
Historical Background
The name’s symbolic character is comparable to the name Shear-jashub.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>joo'-shab-he'-sed (yushabh checedh, "loving-kindness is returned"): Son of Zerubbabel. The name is probably symbolical (1Ch 3:20); compare SHEAR-JASHUB.</p>