Jushab Hesed
יוּשַׁב חֶסֶד/JOO-shab-HEE-sed/
“Loving-kindness is returned”
Summary
A son (or descendant) of Zerubbabel of the royal line of Judah, whose name expresses gratitude for God's loving-kindness at the return from Babylon.
☩Identity
Jushab-hesed was listed among the sons of Zerubbabel in the royal line of Judah (1 Chronicles 3:20). Some scholars suggest he may have been a son of Pedaiah rather than directly of Zerubbabel, based on textual considerations. The name is theophoric, meaning 'loving-kindness is returned' or 'returner of kindness,' expressing gratitude to God for His faithfulness in returning the exiles from Babylon. The five sons listed in 1 Chronicles 3:20 are grouped together as being by one mother, distinct from those in verse 19.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 3:20
Related Verses1 mention
1 Chronicles· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Jushab-hesed," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Jushabhesed," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 3.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Jushab Hesed," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).