Bible Dictionary

Joshaviah

The name Joshaviah means “the seat, alteration, or captivity of the Lord”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(whom Jehovah makes dwell), the son of Elnaam, and one of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:46) (B.C. 1046.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

josh-a-vi'-a (yoshawyah, allied form to JOSHAH (which see)): Son of Elnaam, one of the band of braves who served David (1Ch 11:46), omitted from the list of 2Sa 23, which is less complete and differs in detail.