Joiarib

A man, in the time of Exile and Return · named in 1 verse

Joiarib was one of the men of understanding sent by Ezra to bring Levites to Jerusalem.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

(whom Jehovah defends) = Jehoiarib. (1.) The founder of one of the courses of the priests (Neh. 11:10).

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

First named at Ezra 8:16.

Ezra 8:16 Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan.