(raised of God). (1) Master of Hezekiah’s household (2 Kings 18:18-37; Isa. 36:3). (2) Original name of King Jehoiakim (2 Kings 23:34; 2 Chron. 36:4). (3) A priest (Neh. 12:41). (4) Forefather of Joseph (Matt. 1:13). (5) Father of Jonan (Luke 3:30-31).