Josiah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Josiah (or Hen), along with others, provided silver and gold for a crown in a symbolic act during Zechariah's time.
son of Zephaniah (ZEC 6:10)
Lineage: Zephaniah › Josiah
Names
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Josiah
the Lord burns; the fire of the Lord
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Hen
· Also called grace; quiet; rest
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Josiah
· Also called · H2977 none · ZEC 6:10 let or may y-h-v-h give
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hen
· Title grace; quiet; rest
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יֹאשִׁיָּה
yosiyah · H2977 · ZEC 6:10 let or may y-h-v-h give
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חֵן
chen · H2581 · ZEC 6:14 gracious
- he יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ · H2977H
- el Ιωσιου Iōsiou · none · ZEC 6:10
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χάριτα
Xárita · G5485 · ZEC 6:14 grace, graciousness
- bg Йосия
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Family of origin
- Father: Zephaniah
- Mother: Unknown
Josiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Josiah, also known as Hen, is mentioned in Zec 6:10 and Zec 6:14 in the context of a symbolic act during the prophet Zechariah's ministry. Zechariah was instructed to take silver and gold from the returned exiles, specifically from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who had come from Babylon (Zec 6:10).
Josiah (or Hen) is mentioned as the son of Zephaniah, in whose house the silver and gold were to be stored until they were used to make a crown (Zec.6.10, 14). The crown was then to be placed on the head of Joshua, the high priest, as a symbol of the coming "Branch," a messianic figure who would build the temple and rule as both priest and king (Zec 6:11-13).
The name "Josiah" is used in verse 10, while "Hen" is used in verse 14. This variation may reflect different traditions or translations of the name.
Hen Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Common in later times among the Jews in Palestine (Matt. 23:37; Luke 13:34). It is noticeable that this familiar bird is only mentioned in these passages in connection with our Lord’s lamentation over the impenitence of Jerusalem.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Josiah_2) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Josiah@Zec.6.10-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, josiah_1731)