Strong’s H3090

יְהוֹשַׁבְעַת

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Yhowshab`ath

Pronunciation

yeh-ho-sha-bath'

Definition

Jehosheba

Meaning

Jehoshabath

Usage

Yehoshabath, or Jehosheba, means "Yahweh is an oath" or "Yahweh has sworn." It is a name that signifies a commitment or promise made by God. In the Bible, Jehosheba is known for her courageous act of saving her nephew Joash from the massacre of the royal family orchestrated by Athaliah.

Bible references

2 Chronicles 22:11;2 Chronicles 22:11