A man living during the divided kingdom, also called Josheb-basshebeth, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:8.
About Jashobeam
The son of Zabdiel who was the leader of David's "Three" strongest warriors (1 Chronicles 11:11). He was also appointed as the chief of a division of 24,000 soldiers who served during the first month of the year (1 Chronicles 27:2). He is the same person as Josheb-basshebeth, the Tahkemonite (2 Samuel 23:8). Jashobeam became famous by killing 300 men (1 Chronicles 11:11). 2 Samuel 23:8 numbers it at 800.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Zabdiel
Key References
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.
All Scripture References (3)
2 Samuel (1)
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
1 Chronicles (2)
This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.