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Gender Masculine
Usage Biblical
Scripts ישבעם(Ancient Hebrew)
Other Forms FormsJesbaam, Yashov'am, Jasho'be-am
Meaning & History
The name is comprised of two parts: שוב (shub), meaning "to return" and עם ('am), meaning "people" or "kin". Together, it is said to mean "Let the people return".In the Bible, Jashobeam was one of David's warriors. He was known for killing 300 men using a spear. He is the son of Zabdiel, a Hachmonite. Jashobeam is referenced in 1 Chronicles 11:11 and 1 Chronicles 12:6.