Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Head of the ninth course of priests (1 Chron. 24:11; Ezra 2:36; Neh. 7:39).
2. Levite who assisted in the distribution of the offerings of the people (2 Chron. 31:15; Ezra 2:40; Neh. 7:43).
3. Son of Jozadak: a high priest who aided Ezra and Nehemiah (Ezra 2:2; Ezra 3:2, 8-9; Ezra 4:3; Ezra 5:2; Ezra 10:18; Neh. 7:7; Neh. 12:1,7,10,26). He is called JOSHUA in Haggai and Zechariah: See JOSHUA No. 4.
4. Levite, father of Jozabad (Ezra 8:33).
5. Ancestor of some who returned from exile (Ezra 2:6; Neh. 7:11).
6. Father of Ezer who helped to repair the wall of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:19).
7. Levite who explained the law to the people (Neh. 8:7; Neh. 9:4-5; Neh. 12:8).
8. Son of Kadmiel, and a chief of the Levites (Neh. 12:24).
9. JOSHUA the son of Nun (Neh. 8:17).
10. Son of Azaniah: a Levite who sealed the covenant (Neh. 10:9).
11. City in which some dwelt who returned from exile (Neh. 11:26).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Yeshuwa`
Meaning:
for 3091; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
he will save: Jehovah is salvation
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
The salvation of the Lord; Jah will save:―a priest in the reign of David [JESHUA], 1 Chron. 24:11. {Salus Domini}