Jashobeam is a prominent figure in the Old Testament, recognized as one of King David's mighty warriors. His name, which can be translated to mean "the people will return" or "the people will be restored," reflects a sense of hope and restoration, fitting for a leader of men in times of conflict.

Biblical References:

Jashobeam is mentioned in several passages, primarily in the context of his valor and leadership among David's elite warriors. In 1 Chronicles 11:11, he is introduced as the chief of the captains: "This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni, chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time." This passage highlights his exceptional skill and bravery in battle, marking him as a key figure in David's military exploits.

In 2 Samuel 23:8, he is referred to as Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, which may indicate a variation in his name or a title. The text states: "These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-Basshebeth the Tahkemonite was chief of the Three; he wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time." The discrepancy in the number of men slain (three hundred in Chronicles and eight hundred in Samuel) has been a topic of discussion among scholars, often attributed to textual variations or scribal errors.

Role and Significance:

Jashobeam's role as the leader of "The Three," the most elite group among David's mighty men, underscores his importance in the military hierarchy. His feats of strength and courage are emblematic of the divine favor and protection that David's warriors experienced, often attributed to their faithfulness to God and their anointed king.

His actions are seen as a testament to the power and might that God bestowed upon David's kingdom, serving as a reminder of the divine support that undergirded Israel's victories. Jashobeam's prowess in battle not only secured military success but also contributed to the establishment and expansion of David's reign, which was pivotal in the history of Israel.

Historical and Theological Context:

The accounts of Jashobeam and the other mighty men are set during a period of transition and consolidation in Israel's history. Under David's leadership, the tribes of Israel were united, and the kingdom was established as a significant power in the region. The exploits of warriors like Jashobeam were instrumental in achieving this unity and strength.

From a theological perspective, Jashobeam's account is often viewed as an illustration of God's providence and the fulfillment of His promises to David. The mighty men, including Jashobeam, are seen as instruments through which God delivered Israel from its enemies and established a kingdom that would ultimately lead to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, from the line of David.

Legacy:

Jashobeam's legacy is preserved in the biblical narrative as a symbol of courage, loyalty, and divine empowerment. His account continues to inspire believers with the message that God equips and strengthens those who are called to serve His purposes, regardless of the challenges they face.Jashobeam

the people sitting; or captivity of the people

Jashobeam

(to whom the people turn), named first among the chief of the mighty men of David. (1 Chronicles 11:11) (B.C. 1046.) He came to David at Ziklag. His distinguishing exploit was that he slew 300 (or 800,) (2 Samuel 23:8) men at one time.

Dweller among the people; or to whom the people turn, the Hachmonite (1 Chronicles 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 Samuel 23:13-17). He is also called Adino the Eznite (8). JASHOBEAM

ja-sho'-be-am (yashobh`am, probably "people will return"; see discussion of names compounded with `am, in HPN, 41-59): Jashobeam is mentioned in three passages (1 Chronicles 11:11; 1 Chronicles 12:6 (Hebrew 7); 27:2), but opinions vary as to the number of persons erred to. In 1 Chronicles 11:11 he is called "the son of a Hachmonite" (reference unknown) and "the chief of the three" ("three," the best reading; the Revised Version (British and American) "thirty"; the King James Version, the Revised Version margin "captains"), mighty men of David. He is said to have slain 300 (800 in 2 Samuel 23:8) at one time, i.e. one after another.

The gibborim, or heroes, numbered 600 and were divided into bands of 200 each and subdivided into smaller bands of 20 each, with a captain for each company large and small. Jashobeam had command of the first of the three bands of 200 (see Ewald, HI, III, 140; Stanley, HJC, II, 78). From the indefiniteness of the description, "three of the thirty chief," he can hardly be regarded as one of the three mighty men who broke through the ranks of the Philistines, and brought water from the well of Bethlehem to David on the hill-fortress of Adullam (1 Chronicles 11:15-17), and the fact that "the thirty" have not yet been mentioned would seem to indicate that this story is not in its proper place. But "Jashobe am" here (1 Chronicles 11:11) is probably an error for "Ishbaal," the reading of many of the manuscripts of the Septuagint (HPN, 46, note).

In the parallel passage (2 Samuel 23:8) he is called "Joshebbasshebeth, a Tahchemonite." This verse, however, is probably corrupt (Revised Version margin), and the text should be corrected in accordance with Ch to "Ishbaal, the Hachmonite." In 1 Chronicles 27:2 Jashobeam is said to have been "the son of Zabdiel," of the family of Perez, and the commander-in-chief of the division of David's army which did duty the first month. The army consisted of 12 divisions of 24,000 each, each division serving a month in turn. In 1 Chronicles 12:6 (Hebrew 7) Jashobeam is mentioned among those who joined David at Ziklag in the time of Saul, and is described as a Korahite, probably one belonging to a family of Judah (compare 2:43).

James Crichton

3434. Yashobam -- "people will return," one of David's heroes
... Yashobam. 3435 . "people will return," one of David's heroes. Transliteration:
Yashobam Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-shob-awm') Short Definition: Jashobeam. ... Jashobeam ...
/hebrew/3434.htm - 6kJashobeam (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JASHOBEAM. ...Jashobeam had command of the first of
the three bands of 200 (see Ewald, HI, III, 140; Stanley, HJC, II, 78). ...
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Zabdiel (2 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Gift of God. (1.) The father of Jashobeam, who
was one of David's officers (1 Chronicles 27:2). (2.) An ...
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Jasho'be-am (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 11:11 And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam,
the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the captains; he lifted up his ...
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Jasho'beam (1 Occurrence)
Jasho'beam. Jashobeam, Jasho'beam. Jasho'be-am . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(See RSV). Jashobeam, Jasho'beam. Jasho'be-am . Reference Bible.
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Hachmonite (2 Occurrences)
... a Tahchemonite," bears the marks of a corrupt text, and should be parallel with
1 Chronicles 11:11 so far as the name goes, reading "Jashobeam the Hachmonite ...
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Hachmoni (2 Occurrences)
... a Tahchemonite," bears the marks of a corrupt text, and should be parallel with
1 Chronicles 11:11 so far as the name goes, reading "Jashobeam the Hachmonite ...
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Jasher (2 Occurrences)

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Adino (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary The Eznite, one of David's mighty men (2 Samuel
23:8). (see JASHOBEAM.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ADINO. ...
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Korahites (7 Occurrences)
... 12:6 we have an account of 5 men who are designated as "the Korahites," who joined
David when he was at Ziklag-Elkanah, Isshiah, Azarel, Joezer, Jashobeam. ...
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24000 (10 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). 1 Chronicles 27:2 Over the first division for the first month was Jashobeam
the son of Zabdiel: and in his division were twenty-four thousand. ...
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