Strong's Lexicon Yehoshabath: Jehosheba Original Word: יְהוֹשַׁבְעַת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots יְהוֹ (Yehô, referring to Yahweh) and שָׁבַע (shaba, meaning "to swear" or "to take an oath"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yehoshabath in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Yehoshabath, or Jehosheba, means "Yahweh is an oath" or "Yahweh has sworn." It is a name that signifies a commitment or promise made by God. In the Bible, Jehosheba is known for her courageous act of saving her nephew Joash from the massacre of the royal family orchestrated by Athaliah. Cultural and Historical Background: Jehosheba was a princess of the Kingdom of Judah, the daughter of King Jehoram and sister of King Ahaziah. She was married to Jehoiada, the high priest. Her actions were pivotal during a time of political turmoil and idolatry in Judah. By saving Joash, she preserved the Davidic line, which was crucial for the fulfillment of God's covenant with David. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originalternate spelling of Yehosheba, q.v. NASB Translation Jehoshabeath (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehoshabeath A form of Yhowsheba'; Jehoshabath, an Israelitess -- Jehoshabeath. see HEBREW Yhowsheba' Forms and Transliterations יְהוֹשַׁבְעַ֣ת יְהוֹשַׁבְעַ֨ת יהושבעת yə·hō·wō·šaḇ·‘aṯ yehoshavAt yəhōwōšaḇ‘aṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 22:11 HEB: וַתִּקַּח֩ יְהוֹשַׁבְעַ֨ת בַּת־ הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ NAS: But Jehoshabeath the king's daughter KJV: But Jehoshabeath, the daughter INT: took Jehoshabeath daughter the king's 2 Chronicles 22:11 2 Occurrences |
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