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) |
|---|---|---|
| יוֹאָח֙ | Joah | 2Chr.29.12 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.29.12a
- son of: Zimmah (זִמָּה)
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 Zimmah • A Levite who helped cleanse the temple under Hezekiah
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joah, a Levite of the Gershonites, assisted in the purification of the temple during Hezekiah's reign (2Ch.29.12).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.29.12a;
- only referred to as Joah יוֹאָח;
- a son of Zimmah זִמָּה.
Joah, son of Zimmah, a Levite belonging to the Gershonite clan, is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12 as one of the Levites who participated in the cleansing and consecration of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. When Hezekiah ascended to the throne, he initiated a reformation to restore proper worship in Judah. As part of this process, he called upon the Levites to purify the temple, which had fallen into disrepair and defilement during the reign of the previous kings. Joah, along with other Levites from various clans, responded to this call and took part in the cleansing and sanctification of the temple, ensuring that it was ready for the proper worship of God.
All entries for Joah: יוֹאָח
Related Profiles:
- Zimmah (father)