There are 4 people named Hoshea in the Bible

Compare all 4 bearers below, with the details Scripture gives to tell them apart.

The best known is Joshua, Son of Nun, first named at Exodus 17:9. The rest are listed below, most-mentioned first.

Bearer 1

Joshua, Son of Nun

Son of Nun — also called Hoshea

First: Exodus 17:9Conquest and Judges196 verses

Bearer 2

Hoshea, son of Elah

son of Elah

First: 2 Kings 15:30Divided Monarchy8 verses

Bearer 3

Hoshea, a Leader of the Return

a Leader of the Return

First: Nehemiah 10:23Exile and Return1 verse

Bearer 4

Hoshea, son of Azaziah

son of Azaziah

First: 1 Chronicles 27:20Divided Monarchy1 verse