Eastons Bible Dictionary
Joiarib
Joiarib—(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."