Son of consolation.

A name given to Joseph, a Levite of Cyprus, who sold his possessions and gave the proceeds to the apostles (Acts 4: 36-37); was of service to Saul after his conversion (Acts 9: 27); was sent by the apostles to Antioch, where he worked with Saul (Acts 11: 22-30; Acts 12: 25); with Paul on missionary journey (chs. 13 - 14); and at Jerusalem, (ch. 15); they parted (Acts 15: 39). See also 1 Cor. 9: 6; Gal. 2: 1, 9, 13; Col. 4: 10. Though not one of the twelve, he was regarded as an apostle (Acts 14: 4, 14).