Josiphiah
Josiphiah was the father of Shelomith, who was among the exiles who returned with Ezra to Jerusalem.
The name Josiphiah means “increase of the Lord; the Lord's finishing”
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Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezra 8:10; only referred to as Josiphiah (יוֹסִפְיָה); father of Shelomith.
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Alternative names
- יוֹסִפְיָהJosiphiah
Mentions
- …from the descendants of Bani, Shelomith son of Josiphiah, and with him 160 men;