JOSIAH — (Heb. יׁאושִׁיּהוּ ,יׁאשִׁיָּהוּ), son of Amon, king of Judah (640–609 B.C.E.). When his father was assassinated, Josiah, then only eight years old, was proclaimed king. His reign was marked by a great national revival, and the author of the Book … Encyclopedia of Judaism
JUDAH — (Heb. יְהוּדָה), fourth son of Jacob and Leah. The biblical explanation of the name Judah connects it with thanksgiving and praise (Heb. אוֹדֶה, oʾdeh; Gen. 29:35). However, if one compares the names Judith (Gen. 26:34) and Jahdai (I Chron. 2:47) … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Judah ben Bathyra — or simply Judah Bathyra (also Beseira, Hebrew: יהודה בן בתירא) was an eminent tanna. He must have lived before the destruction of the Temple, since he prevented a pagan in Jerusalem from partaking of the Paschal offering. Thereupon he received… … Wikipedia
JOSIAH BEN JESSE — (d. after 1235), nasi of the Jews in damascus during the first half of the 13th century. Judah Al Ḥarizi met him when he visited Damascus, about 1216, and wrote poems of praise in his honor. In these Al Ḥarizi mentions Josiah s lineage, which… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
JOSIAH BEN SAUL BEN ANAN — (late eighth to ninth century), Karaite authority, presumed grandson of anan b. david , the titular founder of the sect, and son of saul b. anan . His writings have not been preserved. judah hadassi (in Eshkol ha Kofer, 258, letter ק) refers to… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
JOSIAH — (middle of the second century C.E.), tanna. His father s name is not known. He originated in Babylon and apparently taught in Huẓal (Git. 61a). He discussed law in Nisibis with judah b. bathyra . At that time he was already quoting halakhot he… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Josiah — m Biblical name (meaning ‘God heals’ in Hebrew) borne by a king of Judah, whose story is recounted in 2 Kings 22–3. This was fairly frequently used as a given name in the English speaking world, especially among Dissenters, from the 18th to the… … First names dictionary
Josiah — [jō sī′ə, jōzī′ə] n. [Heb yōshīyāh, lit., the Lord supports] Bible a king of Judah in the 7th cent. B.C.: 2 Kings 22, 23: abbrev. Jos … English World dictionary
Josiah — For other people of the same name, see Josiah (given name). Josiah King of Judah Reign 641/640 to 610/609 BC Born c. 648 BC … Wikipedia
Josiah — /joh suy euh/, n. 1. Also, Douay Bible, Josias /joh suy euhs/. a king of Judah, reigned 640? 609? B.C. II Kings 22. 2. a male given name. [ Heb Yoshiyah God upholds] * * * I born с 640 BC died 609 BC King of Judah and religious reformer. He… … Universalium
