Jiphtah
Jiphtah was a city in the lowland of Judah. Its location has not been securely identified.
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Jiphthahel
Jiphthahel was a valley used as a boundary landmark for the territories of Zebulun and Asher. Its precise identification is uncertain.
Jirjathaim
Jirjathaim is a name meaning “the two cities.” The supplied source gives no further biblical identification.
Joab
Joab was David’s nephew and commander of Israel’s army. He achieved major victories but committed the murders of Abner and Amasa and helped arrange Uriah’s death; he later supported Adonijah and was executed by Solomon.
Joah
Joah was the name of several Levites and officials, including the recorder who represented Hezekiah before the Assyrian envoys and another recorder under Josiah.
Joahaz
Joahaz is a shortened form of Jehoahaz. It was also the name of the father of Joah, an official who served King Josiah.
Joanan
Joanan is a form of Joanna. It refers to an ancestor in Jesus’ genealogy and, in another source, to a postexilic priestly figure.
Joanna
Joanna was the wife of Chuza, an official of Herod Antipas. She was healed by Jesus, supported his ministry, accompanied the disciples, and was among the women who reported his empty tomb.
JOARIB
Joarib was an ancestor of Mattathias and the traditional head of the first priestly course established under David. The name appears in related forms such as Jarib and Jehoiarib.
Joash
Joash is a shortened form of Jehoash and was the name of several men, including the father of Gideon, a Benjamite recruit of David, and kings of Judah and Israel.
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