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Hoshaiah

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(helped by God). (1) Nehemiah’s assistant (Neh. 12:32³²And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah, (Nehemiah 12:32)). (2) Jezaniah’s father (Jer. 42:1¹Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near, (Jeremiah 42:1)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

1. Leader of the princes of Judah at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 12:32³²And after them went Hoshaiah, and half of the princes of Judah, (Nehemiah 12:32)).

2. Father of Jezaniah, or Azariah (Jer. 42:1¹Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near, (Jeremiah 42:1); Jer. 43:2²Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the Lord our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there: (Jeremiah 43:2)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

1955 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Howsha`yah

Phonic:

ho-shah-yaw’

Meaning:

from 3467 and 3050; Jah has saved; Hoshajah, the name of two Israelites

KJV Usage:

Hoshaiah

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

saved of Jah

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Salvation of the Lord; Jah has saved:―name of two Israelites, Neh. 12:32. {Salvatio Domini}