Jozabdus
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Jozabad denotes two distinct figures in the Old Testament: a Levite, son of Jeshua, and a leader, son of Bebai, both recorded in the post-exilic genealogies of Ezra.
What is the meaning of Jozabdus in the Bible?
Jozabad denotes two distinct figures in the Old Testament: a Levite, son of Jeshua, and a leader, son of Bebai, both recorded in the post-exilic genealogies of Ezra.
SIGNIFICANCE
These entries provide specific data points for reconstructing the lineage and social structure of the Levitical priesthood and tribal leadership during the restoration of Jerusalem.
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