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." Easton's Bible Dictionary