Hoshama

Hoshama was a descendant of Jeconiah, the exiled king of Judah, according to the genealogy in 1 Chronicles.

The name Hoshama means “heard; he obeys”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 3:18; only referred to as Hoshama (יְהוֹשָׁמָע); son of Shealtiel(?); a brother of Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah and Nedabiah.

Glossary entries

Hoshama

Family members

Father

Shealtiel

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Malchiram, Pedaiah, Shenazzar, Jekamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.