Leader of the half-tribe of Ephraim.
Hoshea
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 27:20.
הוֹשֵׁעַHoshea
- Father
- Azaziah
About Hoshea Written by AI
Hoshea, the son of Azaziah, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:20 as the leader of the half-tribe of Ephraim during the reign of King David. This chapter lists the twelve leaders who were responsible for providing resources for the king and his household, each for one month of the year. As the leader of Ephraim, Hoshea would have been responsible for overseeing the tribe's contributions and ensuring that they were delivered to the king's court when required. The fact that he is mentioned in this context suggests that he was a trusted and capable leader within his tribe. The tribe of Ephraim, descended from Joseph's second son, was one of the most prominent and influential tribes in Israel. They were known for their military prowess and played a significant role in the nation's history.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Hoshea, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Salvation. (1.) The original name of the son of Nun, afterwards called Joshua (Num. 13:8, 16; Deut. 32:44).
(2.) 1 Chr. 27:20. The ruler of Ephraim in David’s time.
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(3.) The last king of Israel. He conspired against and slew his predecessor, Pekah (Isa. 7:16), but did not ascend the throne till after an interregnum of warfare of eight years (2 Kings 17:1, 2). Soon after this he submitted to Shalmaneser, the Assyrian king, who a second time invaded the land to punish Hoshea, because of his withholding tribute which he had promised to pay. A second revolt brought back the Assyrian king Sargon, who besieged Samaria, and carried the ten tribes away beyond the Euphrates, B.C. 720 (2 Kings 17:5, 6; 18:9-12). No more is heard of Hoshea. He disappeared like “foam upon the water” (Hos. 10:7; 13:11).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 27:20
over the Ephraimites was Hoshea son of Azaziah; over one of the half-tribes of Manasseh was Joel son of Pedaiah;
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