Bible Dictionary

Jehiah

The name Jehiah means “the Lord liveth”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(Jehovah lives), "doorkeeper for the ark" at the time of its establishment in Jerusalem. (1 Chronicles 15:24) (B.C. 1043.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

je-hi'-a (yechiyah, "may Yahweh live!"): Keeper of the ark with Obed-edom (1Ch 15:24), but in verse 18 the name is ye`i'el, JEIEL (which see)