Bible Person

Jehozabad

Meaning: the Lord's dowry; having a dowry · Male · 1 cross reference

This Jehozabad entry refers to the military commander in Jehoshaphat's reign, not to the gatekeeper son of Obed-edom. He belongs to the organized military structure of Judah's monarchy. First appears in 2 Chr 17:18.1

AI summary: This Jehozabad matters because his single cross reference places him among the officers supporting Jehoshaphat's military strength. The entry helps show that royal power in Judah rested on named and structured leadership beneath the king. Taken together, the material presents this Jehozabad as a military officer in Jehoshaphat's reign.1

Central Figure

Jehozabad

Meaning: the Lord's dowry; having a dowry

2 Chr.