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This name reflects a common practice in ancient Israel of incorporating the name of God (Yahweh) into personal names, signifying a relationship or attribute associated with God.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b> <br>Tobijah is a name that appears in the Old Testament, associated with different individuals. The most notable mention of a similar name, Tobiah, is found in the Book of Nehemiah, although Tobijah itself is less frequently mentioned.<br><br>1. <b>Tobijah, the Levite</b> <br>In <a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">2 Chronicles 17:8</a>, Tobijah is listed among the Levites whom King Jehoshaphat sent to teach in the cities of Judah. The passage states: "With them were certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah—and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests." This Tobijah was part of a group tasked with instructing the people in the Law of the Lord, highlighting the importance of religious education and adherence to God's commandments during Jehoshaphat's reign.<br><br>2. <b>Tobijah, the Prince</b> <br>In <a href="/zechariah/6-10.htm">Zechariah 6:10</a>, Tobijah is mentioned as one of the exiles who returned from Babylon. The verse reads: "Take silver and gold from the exiles—Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon—and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah." This Tobijah was involved in the symbolic crowning of Joshua the high priest, an act that foreshadowed the coming of the Messiah, who would be both king and priest.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Context</b> <br>The name Tobijah, like many biblical names, carries theological significance. It reflects the belief in the goodness and providence of Yahweh, a central theme in the Hebrew Scriptures. The individuals named Tobijah were associated with religious duties and the restoration of Israel, emphasizing the role of faithful leadership and divine guidance in the life of the nation.<br><br>The mention of Tobijah in the context of the return from exile and the teaching of the Law underscores the importance of covenant faithfulness and the hope for a restored relationship with God. The return from Babylonian exile was a pivotal moment in Jewish history, symbolizing both physical and spiritual renewal.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Significance</b> <br>In the broader cultural and religious landscape of ancient Israel, names like Tobijah served as constant reminders of God's character and promises. They were not merely identifiers but declarations of faith and identity. The Levites, including Tobijah, played a crucial role in maintaining the spiritual health of the nation by teaching the Law and leading worship.<br><br>The involvement of Tobijah in the prophetic actions of Zechariah highlights the interconnectedness of prophecy, leadership, and the anticipation of the Messiah. These narratives contribute to the overarching biblical theme of redemption and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b> <br>While the name Tobijah itself does not appear frequently in the biblical text, the individuals who bore this name were part of significant religious and historical events. Their roles in teaching the Law and participating in prophetic acts reflect the enduring themes of divine goodness, covenant faithfulness, and the hope of redemption that permeate the Scriptures.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Tobijah</span><p>(<i>goodness of Jehovah</i>). <ol> <li>One of the Levites sent by Jehoshaphat, to teach the law in the cities of Judah. (<a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">2 Chronicles 17:8</a>) (B.C. 910.)</li> <li>One of the captivity in the time of Zechariah, in whose presence the prophet ,as commanded to take crowns of silver and gold and put them on the head of Joshua the high priest. (<a href="/zechariah/6-10.htm">Zechariah 6:10,14</a>) (B.C 519.)</li> </ol><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Id., a Levite sent out through Judah by Jehoshaphat to teach the people (<a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">2 Chronicles 17:8</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">TOBIJAH</span><p>to-bi'-ja (Tobhiyah, "Yahweh is good"):<br><br>(1) A Levite in the reign of Jehoshaphat whom the king sent to teach in the cities of Judah (<a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">2 Chronicles 17:8</a>; Tobhiyahu; the Septuagint omits).<br><br>(2) One of a party of Jews that came from Babylon to Jerusalem with gold and silver for a crown for Zerubbabel and Joshua, or for Zerubbabel alone (<a href="/zechariah/6-10.htm">Zechariah 6:10, 14</a>). The crown was to be stored in the temple in remembrance of the donors (the Septuagint in both passages translates Tobiyah by chresimoi, i.e. Tobheyha).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2900.htm"><span class="l">2900. Tobiyyahu -- "Yah is my good," three Israelites, also an <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from tob and Yah Definition "Yah is my good," three Isr., also an Ammonite<br> NASB Word Usage Tobiah (13), Tobiah's (2), <b>Tobijah</b> (3). Tobiah, <b>Tobijah</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2900.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/jehoshaphats_reform.htm"><span class="l">Jehoshaphat's Reform</span></a> <br><b>...</b> with them he sent Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asabel,<br> and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and <b>Tobijah</b>, and Tobadonijah <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/jehoshaphats reform.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/sketches_of_jewish_social_life/appendix_1_massecheth_middoth.htm"><span class="l">Appendix 1 Massecheth Middoth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> in the roof of the porch, and by them the young priests mounted, to look at the<br> crowns, as it is written: "And crowns shall be to Helem, and to <b>Tobijah</b>, and to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/appendix 1 massecheth middoth.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/t/tobijah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Tobijah</b> (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 17:8). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>TOBIJAH</b>. to-bi <b>...</b> ie Tobheyha).<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Tobijah</b> (17 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tobijah.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tobi'jah.htm"><span class="l">Tobi'jah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Tobi'jah. <b>Tobijah</b>, Tobi'jah. Tobijath . Multi-Version Concordance<br> Tobi'jah (3 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 17:8 and with them the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tobi'jah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zephani'ah.htm"><span class="l">Zephani'ah (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 6:10 to take of the captivity (who came from Babylon) from Heldai, from<br><b>Tobijah</b>, and from Jedaiah, 'and thou hast come in -- thou, in that day, yea <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zephani'ah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jedaiah.htm"><span class="l">Jedaiah (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 6:10 "Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of <b>Tobijah</b>, and of<br> Jedaiah; and come the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jedaiah.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jedai'ah.htm"><span class="l">Jedai'ah (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 6:10 to take of the captivity (who came from Babylon) from Heldai, from<br><b>Tobijah</b>, and from Jedaiah, 'and thou hast come in -- thou, in that day, yea <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jedai'ah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tobadonijah.htm"><span class="l">Tobadonijah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jehoshaphat to teach in the cities of Judah (2 Chronicles 17:8). The name looks<br> like a dittography arising from the two previous names, Adonijah and <b>Tobijah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tobadonijah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tob-adonijah.htm"><span class="l">Tob-adonijah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jehoshaphat to teach in the cities of Judah (2 Chronicles 17:8). The name looks<br> like a dittography arising from the two previous names, Adonijah and <b>Tobijah</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tob-adonijah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/heldai.htm"><span class="l">Heldai (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 6:10 "Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of <b>Tobijah</b>, and of<br> Jedaiah; and come the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heldai.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/josi'ah.htm"><span class="l">Josi'ah (50 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Zechariah 6:10 to take of the captivity (who came from Babylon) from Heldai, from<br><b>Tobijah</b>, and from Jedaiah, 'and thou hast come in -- thou, in that day, yea <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/josi'ah.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zebadi'ah.htm"><span class="l">Zebadi'ah (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 17:8 and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and<br> Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and <b>Tobijah</b>, and Tob <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zebadi'ah.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Tobijah (17 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-8.htm">2 Chronicles 17:8</a></span><br />and with them the Levites, even Shemaiah, and Nethaniah, and Zebadiah, and Asahel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehonathan, and Adonijah, and <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>, and Tobadonijah, the Levites; and with them Elishama and Jehoram, the priests.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezra/2-60.htm">Ezra 2:60</a></span><br />The children of Delaiah, the children of <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and fifty-two.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/2-10.htm">Nehemiah 2:10</a></span><br />And when Sanballat the Horonite, and <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span> the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there had come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/2-19.htm">Nehemiah 2:19</a></span><br />And Sanballat the Horonite, and <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span> the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it; and they mocked us and despised us, and said, What is this thing which ye do? will ye rebel against the king?<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/4-3.htm">Nehemiah 4:3</a></span><br />And <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span> the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox went up, it would break down their stone wall. --<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/4-7.htm">Nehemiah 4:7</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Sanballat, and <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the walls of Jerusalem were being repaired, that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth,<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-1.htm">Nehemiah 6:1</a></span><br />And it came to pass when Sanballat, and <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had built the wall, and that there was no breach left in it (though at that time I had not set up the doors in the gates),<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-12.htm">Nehemiah 6:12</a></span><br />And I perceived, and behold, God had not sent him; for he pronounced this prophecy against me; and <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span> and Sanballat had hired him.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-14.htm">Nehemiah 6:14</a></span><br />My God, remember <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span> and Sanballat according to these their works, and also the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets who would have put me in fear.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-17.htm">Nehemiah 6:17</a></span><br />Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters to <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>, and those of Tobijah came to them.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Nehemiah 6:19</a></span><br />Also they spoke of his good deeds before me, and reported my words to him. And <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span> sent letters to put me in fear.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/7-62.htm">Nehemiah 7:62</a></span><br />The children of Delaiah, the children of <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>, the children of Nekoda, six hundred and forty-two.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/13-4.htm">Nehemiah 13:4</a></span><br />And before this, Eliashib the priest, who had the oversight of the chambers of the house of our God, a kinsman of <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>,<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/13-7.htm">Nehemiah 13:7</a></span><br />And I came to Jerusalem, and observed the evil that Eliashib had done for <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/13-8.htm">Nehemiah 13:8</a></span><br />And it grieved me much, and I cast forth all the household stuff of <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span> out of the chamber.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/6-10.htm">Zechariah 6:10</a></span><br />"Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>, and of Jedaiah; and come the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah, where they have come from Babylon.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/6-14.htm">Zechariah 6:14</a></span><br />The crowns shall be to Helem, and to <span class="boldtext">Tobijah</span>, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of Yahweh.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/t/tobijah.htm">Tobijah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/t/tobijah--a_captive_in_babylon.htm">Tobijah: A Captive in Babylon</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/t/tobijah--a_levite_sent_by_jehoshaphat_to_instruct_the_people_in_the_law.htm">Tobijah: A Levite Sent by Jehoshaphat to Instruct the People in the Law</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tobijah.htm">Tobijah (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tobijath.htm">Tobijath (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/t/tobiel.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Tobiel"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Tobiel" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/t/tobi'jah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Tobi'jah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Tobi'jah" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>