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Joash(3)
Joash in the Bible — King of Judah (2KI 11:21), son of Ahaziah (2KI 11:2). Joash belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 12 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “who despairs or burns”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 12 references
- Known Names
- 4 names
- Relationships
- 8 connections
Names & Labels (4)
Joashproper name
- Hebrew
- יוֹאָ֣שׁ
- Transliteration
- yoash
- Greek
- Ιωας
- Reference
- 2KI 11:2
- Strong's
- H3101
Jehoashproper name
- Hebrew
- יְהוֹאָשׁ
- Transliteration
- yəhoash
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h bestows; man of y-h-v-h
- Greek
- Ιωας
- Reference
- 2KI 12:1
- Strong's
- H3060
King Jehoashtitle
- Hebrew
- מֶּלֶךְ יְהוֹאָשׁ
- Transliteration
- melek yəhoash
- Meaning
- king Jehoash
- Greek
- βασιλεῖ Ιωας
- Reference
- 2KI 12:6
- Strong's
- H4428, H3060
King of Judahtitle
- Hebrew
- מֶלֶך יְהוּדָה
- Transliteration
- melek yəhudah
- Meaning
- king of Judah
- Greek
- βασιλεὺς Ιουδα
- Reference
- 2KI 12:18
- Strong's
- H4428, H3063
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joash in the Bible?
Joash is described in the Bible as King of Judah (2KI 11:21), son of Ahaziah (2KI 11:2). Joash belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Joash mean?
The name Joash means “who despairs or burns” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.