Lexical Definition
יוֹאָח Yôwʼâch (yo-awkh') Joah N:N-M-P
from יְהֹוָה and אָח; Jehovahbrothered
Joah.
- § Joah = "Jehovah is brother"
- Joach, the name of four Israelites
1) son of Asaph and chronicler to Hezekiah
2) a Gershonite son or grandson of Zimmah
3) a Korhite, 3rd son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper in the time of David
4) son of Joahaz and chronicler to king Josiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיוֹאָ֨ח | and Joah | 2Kgs.18.37 • Isa.36.22 |
| וְיוֹאָ֥ח | and Joah | 2Kgs.18.18 • Isa.36.3 |
| וְיוֹאָ֜ח | and Joah | 2Kgs.18.26 • Isa.36.11 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יוֺאָח proper name, masculine (׳י is brother; compare אֲחִיָּהוּ & references) —
1. son of Asaph the chronicler in Hezekiah's time 2Kgs 18:18; 2Kgs 18:26; 2Kgs 18:37 (ᵐ5 Ἰωας, ᵐ5L Ἰωαχ), = Isa 36:3; Isa 36:11; Isa 36:22 (ᵐ5 Ἰωαχ).
2. Levites
a. son of Zimmah 1Chr 6:6*
b. id. 2Chr 29:12 (twice in verse) (ᵐ5 Ἰωα, Ἰωαχ(α), Ἰωδααθ).
3. son of Joahaz the chronicles in Josiah's time 2Chr 34:8 (ᵐ5 Ἰωαχ, Ἰωας ).
4. a Levite, son of Obed-edom 1Chr 26:4 (ᵐ5 Ἰωαθ, Ἰωαα, Ἰωαδ).
יוֺאָחָז see יְהוֺאָחָז
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 18:18 · 18:26 · 18:37 |
| 1 Chronicles | 6:6* · 26:4 |
| 2 Chronicles | 29:12 · 34:8 |
| Isaiah | 36:3 · 36:11 · 36:22 |
Profile
Male • K. Hezekiah's official • Son of Asaph, King Hezekiah's secretary
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joah, the son of Asaph, served as King Hezekiah's secretary during the Assyrian invasion (2Ki.18.18,26,37; Isa.36.3,11,22).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.18.18;
- only referred to as Joah יוֹאָח;
- a son of Asaph אָסָף.
Joah, the son of Asaph, was a high-ranking official in King Hezekiah's court, serving as the king's secretary. He is mentioned in the context of the Assyrian invasion of Judah during Hezekiah's reign. When the Assyrian envoys came to Jerusalem to demand the city's surrender, Joah was one of the three officials sent by Hezekiah to meet with them (2Ki.18.18; Isa.36.3). Along with Eliakim and Shebna, Joah sought to negotiate with the Assyrians and asked them to speak in Aramaic rather than Hebrew, so the people on the wall would not understand (2Ki.18.26; Isa.36.11). After the Assyrian envoys delivered their threatening message, Joah and his colleagues reported back to Hezekiah, tearing their clothes in distress (2Ki.18.37; Isa.36.22).
All entries for Joah: יוֹאָח
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- Asaph (father)