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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

Family & Relationships (8)

nephew

Jehosheba(2KI 11:2)

son

Ahaziah(2KI 11:2)
Zibiah(2KI 12:1)

master

Jozacar(2KI 12:21)
Jehozabad(2KI 12:21)

killed by

Jozacar(2KI 12:21)
Jehozabad(2KI 12:21)

father

Amaziah(2KI 12:21)

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.

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