The meaning of “יְעוּשׁ”
Understanding Yᵉʻûwsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Jehush, Jeush. Compare יְעִישׁ. - § Jehush or Jeush = "He hurries to aid" - Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Is...
יְעוּשׁ
Jehush, Jeush. Compare יְעִישׁ. - § Jehush or Jeush = "He hurries to aid" - Jeush, the name of an Edomite and of four Israelites 1) son of Eshek, a remote descendant of king Saul 2) a Gershonite Levite of the house of Shimei 3) son of king Rehoboam of Judah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:18 | “And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau’s wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.” Word: יְעוּשׁ (Yᵉʻûwsh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 23:10 | “And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei.” Word: יְעוּשׁ (Yᵉʻûwsh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 11:19 | “Which bare him children; Jeush, and Shamariah, and Zaham.” Word: יְעוּשׁ (Yᵉʻûwsh) |