Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
(whom Jehovah defends) = Jehoiarib. ) The founder of one of the courses of the priests (Neh. 11:10). ) Neh. 11:5; a descendant of Judah. ) Neh. 12:6.
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