One of David's mighty warriors from Eliahba's sons
Joshaviah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 11:46.
יוֹשַׁוְיָהJoshaviah
The name means “the seat, alteration, or captivity of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Joshaviah Written by AI
Joshaviah, son of Elnaam, is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:46 as one of David's mighty warriors. The context is a list of David's elite soldiers known for their military skills and bravery (1 Chronicles 11:10 to 47). These warriors were instrumental in establishing and defending David's kingdom during his reign as king of Israel, which lasted from approximately 1010 to 970 BC. Joshaviah is specifically identified as a son of Elnaam, but no further information is provided about his family background or place of origin. The text does not give any details about Joshaviah's specific military exploits or his role among David's mighty warriors.
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Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 11:46
Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.