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Joha
who enlivens or gives life
יוֹחָא yo.ach
Joha (Hebrew: יוֹחָא, yo.ach) means “who enlivens or gives life”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Divided Kingdom period. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Beriah in 1 Chronicles 8.
Which Joha?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Joha
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Joha
son of Beriah
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 8:16 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 11:45 |
Names connected to this one
- Michael co-occurrence Appears with Michael in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Ishpah co-occurrence Appears with Ishpah in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Jediael co-occurrence Appears with Jediael in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Shimri co-occurrence Appears with Shimri in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Beriah co-occurrence Appears with Beriah in 1 Chronicles 8.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.45;
son of: Shimri (H8113H);
brother of: Jediael (H3043H)
§ Joha = "Jehovah gives life"
1) one of the sons of Beriah the Benjamite
2) the Tizite, one of David's mighty warriors
Joha the Tizite was one of David's mighty warriors, known for his bravery and military skill.
The biblical story
Joha the Tizite is mentioned in 1Ch.11.45 as one of David's mighty warriors. He is listed among the group of soldiers known for their exceptional bravery, strength, and military prowess. The mighty warriors were an elite group of soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. Joha's inclusion in this list indicates that he was recognized for his outstanding skills as a warrior and his loyalty to King David. The designation "Tizite" likely refers to his place of origin or clan affiliation, although the exact location of Tiz is unknown. No further details are provided about Joha's specific accomplishments or his role in David's military campaigns. His presence in this list of mighty warriors serves as a testament to his valor and dedication to serving his king and nation.
Key verses
Joha appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,
1 Chronicles 11:45
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:45