Jashobeam

also called Josheb-basshebeth · A warrior, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · named in 3 verses

the name means people will return Strong's Lexicon

Jashobeam, also known as Josheb-basshebet, was the chief of David's mighty men and the son of Hachmoni.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Dweller among the people; or to whom the people turn, the Hachmonite (1 Chr. 11:11), one of David's chief heroes who joined him at Ziklag (12:6). He was the first of the three who broke through the host of the Philistines to fetch water to David from the well of Bethlehem (2 Sam. 23:13-17). He is also called Adino the Eznite (8).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents Zabdiel

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First named at 2 Samuel 23:8.

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Verses that name Jashobeam

2 Samuel 23:8 These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
1 Chronicles 11:11 This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
1 Chronicles 27:2 Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.