•A governor of the city who gave his name to a gate of Jerusalem. (2 Kings 23:8) (In the reign of
Josiah, B.C. 628.)
•Jeshua the son of Jozadak. (Haggai 1:14; 2:12; Zechariah 3:1) etc.
Joshua, Book Of
Named from Joshua the son of Nun, who is the principal character in it. The book may be
regarded as consisting of three parts:
•The conquest of Canaan; chs. 1-12.
•The partition of Canaan; chs. 13-22.
•Joshua’s farewell; chs. 23,24. Nothing is really known as to the authorship of the book. Joshua
himself is generally named as the author by the Jewish writers and the Christian fathers; but no
contemporary assertion or sufficient historical proof of the fact exists, and it cannot be maintained
without qualification. The last verses, ch. (Joshua 24:29-33) were obviously added at a later time.
Some events, such as the capture of Hebron, of Debir, (Joshua 15:13-19) and Judg 1:10-15 Of
Leshem, (Joshua 19:47) and Judg 18:7 And the joint occupation of Jerusalem, (Joshua 15:63) and
Judg 1:21 Probably did not occur till after Joshua’s death. (It was written probably during Joshua’s
life, or soon after his death (B.C. 1420), and includes his own records, with revision by some other
person not long afterward.)
Josiah
(whom Jehovah heals).
•The son of Amon and Jedidah, succeeded his father B.C. 641, in the eighty years of his age, and
reigned 31 years. His history is contained in (2 Kings 22:1; 2 Kings 24:30; 2 Chronicles 34:1; 2
Chronicles 35:1) ... and the first twelve chapters of Jeremiah throw much light upon the general
character of the Jews in his day. He began in the eighth year of his reign to seek the Lord; and in
his twelfth year, and for six years afterward, in a personal progress throughout all the land of Judah
and Israel, he destroyed everywhere high places, groves, images and all outward signs and relics
of idolatry. The temple was restored under a special commission; and in the course of the repairs
Hilkiah the priest found that book of the law of the Lord which quickened so remarkably the ardent
zeal of the king. He was aided by Jeremiah the prophet in spreading through his kingdom the
knowledge and worship of Jehovah. The great day of Josiah’s life was the day of the passover in
the eighteenth year of his reign. After this his endeavors to abolish every trace of idolatry and
superstition were still carried on; but the time drew near which had been indicated by Huldah. ( 2
Kings 22:20) When Pharaoh-necho went from Egypt to Carchemish to carry on his war along the
seacoast. Necho reluctantly paused and gave him battle in the valley of Esdraelon. Josiah was
mortally wounded, and died before he could reach Jerusalem. He was buried with extraordinary
honors.
•The son of Zephaniah, at whose house took place the solemn and symbolical crowning of Joshua
the high priest. (Zechariah 6:10) (B.C. about 1520.)
Josias
Josiah, king of Judah. (Matthew 1:10,11)
Josibiah
(to whom God gives a dwelling), the father of Jehu, a Simeonite. (1 Chronicles 4:35)
Josiphiah
(whom Jehovah will increase), the father or ancestor of Shelomith, who returned with Ezra.
(Ezra 8:10) (B.C. 459.)
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