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Jashobeam

A warrior, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · named in 1 verse

the name means people will return Strong's Lexicon

Jashobeam was a Korahite who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from Saul.

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.

First named at 1 Chronicles 12:6.

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