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Joiarib

יוֹיָרִיב/JOY-ah-rib/

“Yahweh pleads, contends”

Summary

A contracted form of Jehoiarib, borne by several individuals including a priest, a descendant of Judah, and a man of understanding sent to fetch Levites for the temple.

☩Biblical Figures

Joiarib is the name of several men: (1) A teacher or 'man of understanding' whom Ezra sent to fetch Levites for service in the house of God (Ezra 8:16). (2) A descendant of Judah through Zechariah who lived in Jerusalem after the exile (Nehemiah 11:5). (3) A priest who is the same as Jehoiarib, founder of one of the priestly courses, mentioned in Nehemiah 11:10; 12:6, 19. The name means 'Yahweh pleads' or 'whom Jehovah defends.'

Key verses:Ezra 8:16Nehemiah 11:5Nehemiah 12:6

Related Verses5 mentions

Nehemiah· 4 verses

11:511:1012:612:19

Ezra· 1 verse

8:16

See Also

Jehoiarib
Jehoiarib

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Joiarib," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Joiarib," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Joiarib," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).