Bible Dictionary
Jehoshabeath
Jehoshabeath is another name for Jehosheba, daughter of King Jehoram and wife of the priest Jehoiada. She hid the infant Jehoash and preserved him from Athaliah’s slaughter.
Definition
Jehoshabeath means “whose oath is Jehovah” or “Yahweh is an oath.” It is another name for Jehosheba, daughter of Jehoram and wife of the priest Jehoiada.
Biblical Usage
Jehoshabeath concealed the infant Jehoash and preserved him from Queen Athaliah’s slaughter of the royal family.
Historical Background
The name appears in Chronicles, while Jehosheba is the corresponding form in Kings.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whose oath is Jehovah). (2 Chronicles 22:11) [See Jehosheba]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>je-ho-shab'-e-ath (yehoshabh`ath, "Yahweh is an oath"): In 2Ch 22:11 = JEHOSHEBA (which see) Compare 2Ki 11:2.</p>