Josiah

Josiah (or Hen), along with others, provided silver and gold for a crown in a symbolic act during Zechariah's time.

The name Josiah means “the Lord burns; the fire of the Lord”

MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Zechariah 6:10; referred to as Josiah (יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ) or Hen (חֵן); a son of Zephaniah.

Glossary entries

Josiah Hen (Person)

Family members

Father: Zephaniah

Alternative names

חֵןHenmeans “grace; quiet; rest”
יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּJosiah

Mentions

Zechariah 6:10יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ · Josiah
“Take an offering from the exiles—from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon—and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah.
Zechariah 6:14חֵן · Hen
The crown will reside in the temple of the LORD as a memorial to Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and the gracious son of Zephaniah.