Joiarib @ (whom Jehovah defends) = Jehoiarib. (1.) The founder of one of the courses of the priests Nehemiah:11:10). (2.) Nehemiah:11:5; a descendant of Judah. (3.) Nehemiah:12:6. (4.) Ezra:8:16, a "man of understanding" whom Ezra sent to "bring ministers for the house of God."