Strong's Lexicon Yoab: Joab Original Word: יוֹאָב Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words יְהוָה (Yahweh) meaning "the LORD" and אָב ('ab) meaning "father." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Joab in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as Joab is a Hebrew name specific to the Old Testament narrative. Usage: Joab means "Yahweh is father" or "the LORD is father." In the Bible, Joab is primarily known as the commander of King David's army. He is a prominent figure in the narratives of 2 Samuel and 1 Kings, known for his military prowess, loyalty to David, and sometimes ruthless actions. Cultural and Historical Background: Joab was the son of Zeruiah, David's sister, making him David's nephew. As a military leader, Joab played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom and securing his reign. His actions reflect the complex political and military landscape of ancient Israel, where loyalty to the king was paramount, but personal ambition and vendettas often influenced decisions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yhvh and ab Definition "the LORD is father," three Isr. NASB Translation Joab (136), Joab's (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺאָב proper name, masculine (׳י is father; compare אֲבִיָּהוּ, אֱלִיאָב, אֲבִיאֵל & references) — 1 David's sister's son & captain of his host (ᵐ5 Ἰωαβ) 1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 2:13 100t. 2Samuel (also 2 Samuel 20:6 for ᵑ0 אֲבִישַׁי compare ᵑ6 We Dr); 1 Kings 1:7 14t. 1Kings; 1 Chronicles 2:16 22t. 1Chronicles; Psalm 60:2. 2 a descendant of Judah 1 Chronicles 4:14 (but ᵐ5 B ᵐ5L Ἰωβαβ). 3 a family-name after the exile Ezra 2:6 = Nehemiah 7:11 (ᵐ5 Ἰωβαβ, Ἰωαβ) Ezra 8:9 (ᵐ5 Ἰωαβ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joab From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites -- Joab. see HEBREW Yhovah see HEBREW 'ab Forms and Transliterations בְּיוֹאָ֛ב ביואב וְיוֹאָ֑ב וְיוֹאָ֕ב וְיוֹאָ֖ב וְיוֹאָ֗ב וְיוֹאָ֛ב וְיוֹאָ֞ב וְיוֹאָ֥ב וְיוֹאָ֨ב וְיוֹאָב֙ וּלְיֹאָ֖ב וּלְיוֹאָ֖ב ויואב וליאב וליואב י֠וֹאָב יוֹאָ֑ב יוֹאָ֔ב יוֹאָ֖ב יוֹאָ֗ב יוֹאָ֛ב יוֹאָ֜ב יוֹאָ֡ב יוֹאָ֣ב יוֹאָ֣ב ׀ יוֹאָ֤ב יוֹאָ֥ב יוֹאָ֨ב יוֹאָֽב׃ יוֹאָב֙ יוֹאָב֩ יואב יואב׃ לְיוֹאָ֑ב לְיוֹאָ֖ב לְיוֹאָב֙ ליואב bə·yō·w·’āḇ beyoAv bəyōw’āḇ lə·yō·w·’āḇ leyoAv ləyōw’āḇ ū·lə·yō·’āḇ ū·lə·yō·w·’āḇ ūləyō’āḇ uleyoAv ūləyōw’āḇ veyoAv wə·yō·w·’āḇ wəyōw’āḇ yō·w·’āḇ yoAv yoo yōw’āḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 26:6 HEB: צְרוּיָ֜ה אֲחִ֤י יוֹאָב֙ לֵאמֹ֔ר מִֽי־ NAS: of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, KJV: brother to Joab, saying, INT: of Zeruiah brother Joab's saying Who 2 Samuel 2:13 2 Samuel 2:14 2 Samuel 2:14 2 Samuel 2:18 2 Samuel 2:22 2 Samuel 2:24 2 Samuel 2:26 2 Samuel 2:27 2 Samuel 2:28 2 Samuel 2:30 2 Samuel 2:32 2 Samuel 3:22 2 Samuel 3:23 2 Samuel 3:23 2 Samuel 3:24 2 Samuel 3:26 2 Samuel 3:27 2 Samuel 3:29 2 Samuel 3:29 2 Samuel 3:30 2 Samuel 3:31 2 Samuel 8:16 2 Samuel 10:7 2 Samuel 10:9 145 Occurrences |