Jahath
Jahath, along with Obadiah, were Levites from the Merarites who faithfully supervised the workmen repairing the temple during Josiah's reign.
The name Jahath means “broken in pieces; descending”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 34:12; only referred to as Jahath (יַ֫חַת).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- יַ֫חַתJahath
Mentions
- And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,