Warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jozabad, a Benjamite warrior, was one of the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag.
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Also known as Josabad
Jozabad is mentioned in 1Ch.12.4 as one of the Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag. The context of the passage is the listing of the mighty men who supported David during his time of exile and conflict with King Saul (1Ch.12.1-22).
Jozabad, along with other Benjamite warriors such as Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, joined David at Ziklag while David was still a fugitive from Saul (1Ch.12.1-4). These men were described as brave warriors, trained for battle and skilled with the bow, and able to shoot arrows and sling stones with either the right or left hand (1Ch.12.2).
The passage highlights the support David received from various tribes, including Benjamin, Saul's own tribe (1Ch.12.29).
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3107
Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the Thirty and a leader over the Thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, and Jozabad the Gederathite;
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