Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
(whom Jehovah defends) = Jehoiarib. (1.) The founder of one of the courses of the priests (Neh. 11:10). (2.) Neh. 11:5; a descendant of Judah. (3.) Neh. 12:6. (4.) Ezra 8:16, a “man of understanding” whom Ezra sent to “bring ministers for the house of God.”
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(whom Jehovah defends.)
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
JOI'ARIB (whom Jehovah defends). A man commissioned by Ezra to bring "ministers for the house of our God," priests qualified to give instruction. Ezr 8:16. A descendant of Judah. Neh 11:5. The founder of one of the courses of priests. Neh 11:10. In 1 Chr 9:10 his full name is given, Jehoiarib.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
chiding, or multiplying, of the Lord