Bible Strands
Jahath
the name means unity Strong's Lexicon
Jahath, along with Obadiah, were Levites from the Merarites who faithfully supervised the workmen repairing the temple during Josiah's reign.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Union. (1.) A son of Shimei, and grandson of Gershom (1 Chr. 23:10).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at 2 Chronicles 34:12.
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Verses that name Jahath
- 2 Chronicles 34:12 And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,