Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(helped by God). (1) Nehemiah’s assistant (Neh. 12:32). (2) Jezaniah’s father (Jer. 42:1).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Leader of the princes of Judah at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 12:32).
2. Father of Jezaniah, or Azariah (Jer. 42:1; Jer. 43:2).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Howsha`yah
Meaning:
from 3467 and 3050; Jah has saved; Hoshajah, the name of two Israelites
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}