Lexical Definition
יוֹאָחָז Yôwʼâchâz (yo-aw-khawz') Joahaz N:N-M-P
a form of יְהוֹאָחָז
Jehoahaz, Joahaz.
- § Joahaz or Jehoahaz = "Jehovah has grasped"
- Joachaz, the name of two Israelites
1) the father of Joah, Josiah's chronicler
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יֽוֹאָחָז֙ | Joahaz | 2Chr.34.8 |
Extended Information
Profile
Male • Father of Joah • Father of Joah, King Josiah's secretary
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joahaz was the father of Joah, who served as King Josiah's secretary during the temple repairs (2Ch.34.8).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.34.8;
- only referred to as Joahaz יוֹאָחָז;
- father of Joah יוֹאָח.
Joahaz is briefly mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:8 as the father of Joah, who held the position of King Josiah's secretary during the king's reign in Judah. Joah, along with Shaphan the scribe and Maaseiah the governor of the city, was entrusted by Josiah to oversee the distribution of funds to the workers involved in the temple repairs. This event took place in the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign, as part of the king's efforts to restore proper worship in Judah.
All entries for Joahaz: יוֹאָחָז
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- Joah (child)