Jashobeam

Jashobeam, also known as Josheb-basshebet, was the chief of David's mighty men and the son of Hachmoni.

The name Jashobeam means “the people sitting; or captivity of the people”

MaleWarriorDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books5 verses

A warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 23:8; referred to as Jashobeam (יָשׇׁבְעָם) or Josheb-basshebeth (יֹשֵׁב בַּשֶּׁ֫בֶת); a son of Zabdiel.

Includes 2 verses that refer to Jashobeam without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

2 Samuel 23:8יֹשֵׁב בַּשֶּׁ֫בֶת · Josheb-basshebeth
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
2 Samuel 23:9Referred to, not named
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated,
1 Chronicles 11:11יָשׇׁבְעָם · Jashobeam
This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
1 Chronicles 11:12Referred to, not named
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
1 Chronicles 27:2יָשׇׁבְעָם · Jashobeam
Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.