Hoshaiah
Hoshaiah, the son of Maaseiah, was one of the military leaders who sought Jeremiah's counsel after the fall of Jerusalem but later disobeyed his prophetic warning.
The name Hoshaiah means “the salvation of the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jeremiah 42:1; only referred to as Hoshaiah (הוֹשַׁעֲיָה); father of Jezaniah.
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Alternative names
- הוֹשַׁעֲיָהHoshaiah
Mentions
- Then all the commanders of the forces, along with Johanan son of Kareah, Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least to the greatest, approached
- Azariah son of Hoshaiah, Johanan son of Kareah, and all the arrogant men said to Jeremiah, “You are lying! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, ‘You must not go to Egypt to reside there.’