Josiah
yo.shiy.yah is a personal name used chiefly for the king of Judah and once for a man whose house is named.
The name predominantly identifies the king of Judah: he succeeds Amon, acts against abominations and high places, keeps the Passover, confronts Neco, and is remembered after his death. It also identifies Josiah son of Zephaniah, whose house is mentioned in Zechariah.
Senses in use
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Josiah, king of Judah · dominant
The proper noun identifies Amon's son as king in 2 Kings 21:24 and 2 Chronicles 34:1. In 2 Kings 23:19 the APB renders a clause in which he removes high places, while 2 Chronicles 35:1 names him as making a Passover in Jerusalem; later clauses identify him in conflict and mourning after his death.
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Josiah, son of Zephaniah · rare
In Zechariah 6:10, the proper noun occurs in the phrase identifying the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah; the APB renders the instruction to enter that house.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB normally presents the name as “Josiah,” often adding relational or royal descriptions such as “son of Amon” or “King Josiah” from the verse context. In Zechariah 6:10 it presents “Josiah son of Zephaniah”.