Jozabad

One of two men called Jozabad who, along with other Manassite leaders, joined David at Ziklag when he was returning to fight against the Philistines.

Jozabad is one of two men of that name in 1Ch 12:20 who were leaders from the tribe of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag. The context of the passage is the listing of the warriors who allied themselves with David during his time of exile and conflict with King Saul (1Ch 12:1-22).

When David was returning to Ziklag, after being dismissed by the Philistine commanders who were suspicious of his loyalty, several Manassite leaders deserted Saul's army and joined David (1Ch 12:19-20). Jozabad is named among these leaders, along with Adnah, Michael, Jediael, Elihu, and Zillethai (1Ch 12:20).

These Manassite leaders were described as mighty men of valor and commanders in the army (1Ch 12:21). They provided significant military support to David, helping him in his raids against the Geshurites, Girzites, and Amalekites, who had attacked and plundered Ziklag (1Ch 12:21; 1Sa 30:1-20).