Joab

Joab, a descendant of Pahath-Moab, was among those who returned to Jerusalem with Ezra.

The name Joab means “paternity; voluntary”

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Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezra 8:9; only referred to as Joab (יוֹאָב).

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Joab

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Mentions

  1. …from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men;