Bible Dictionary
Joaada
Joaada was a high priest who served after Eliashib in the postexilic period.
Definition
Joaada was a high priest who followed his father Eliashib in the postexilic priestly succession.
Biblical Usage
Joaada is mentioned in connection with the high-priestly line after the exile.
Historical Background
His service is placed after 446 B.C. in the supplied material.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah favors), high priest after his father Eliashib. (Nehemiah 13:28) (B.C. after 446.)