Bible Characters & Character Studies
Joiarib
First appears at Ezra 8:16
First named in Scripture at Ezra 8:16 — read the chapter.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
(whom Jehovah defends) = Jehoiarib. (1.) The founder of one of the courses of the priests (Nehemiah 11:10). (2.) Nehemiah 1 1:5; a descendant of Judah. (3.) Nehemiah 12:6. (4.) Ezra 8:16, a “man of understanding” whom Ezra sent to “bring ministers for the house of God.”