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) |
|---|---|---|
| יוֹאָ֤ח | Joah | 1Chr.26.4 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.4
- son of: Obed-edom (עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם)
- brother of: Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה), Jehozabad (יְהוֹזָבָד), Sachar (שָׂכָר), Nethanel (נְתַנְאֵל), Ammiel (עַמִּיאֵל), Issachar (יִשָּׂשכָר) and Peullethai (פְּעֻלְּתַי)
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 • Son of Obed-edom • A son of Obed-edom, a gatekeeper of the temple
Levite living at the time of United Monarchy
Joah, a son of Obed-edom, was one of the gatekeepers assigned to guard the temple (1Ch.26.4).
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.4;
- only referred to as Joah יוֹאָח;
- son of Obed-edom עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם;
- a brother of Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה, Jehozabad יְהוֹזָבָד, Sachar שָׂכָר, Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל, Ammiel עַמִּיאֵל, Issachar יִשָּׂשכָר and Peullethai פְּעֻלְּתַי.
Joah is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:4 as one of the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite who served as a gatekeeper for the tabernacle during King David's reign. Obed-edom and his family were entrusted with the responsibility of guarding the temple gates. Joah is listed among Obed-edom's eight sons, who are described as capable men with the strength to do the work.
All entries for Joah: יוֹאָח