Joiarib

(whom Jehovah defends) = Jehoiarib.

(1.) The founder of one of the courses of the priests (Nehemiah 11:10).

(2.) Nehemiah 11:5; a descendant of Judah.

(3.) Nehemiah 12:6.

(4.) Ezra 8:16, a "man of understanding" whom Ezra sent to "bring ministers for the house of God."




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