Bible Dictionary
Joah
Joah was the name of several Levites and officials, including the recorder who represented Hezekiah before the Assyrian envoys and another recorder under Josiah.
Definition
Joah is the name of several biblical men. These include a son of Obed-edom, a Gershomite Levite, the son of Asaph who served as recorder under Hezekiah, and the son of Joahaz who served as recorder under Josiah.
Biblical Usage
Joah the son of Asaph was one of the three officials sent by Hezekiah to speak with the Assyrian envoys during the siege of Jerusalem. Another Joah served as recorder or keeper of the state archives under Josiah. Other men named Joah appear among the Levites and the sons of Obed-edom.
Historical Background
The name is explained as meaning “Jehovah his brother,” or “helper.” The Joah associated with Hezekiah is placed at the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem, about 701 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Jehovah his brother; i.e., helper. (1.) One of the sons of Obed-edom (1 Chr. 26:4), a Korhite porter. (2.) A Levite of the family of Gershom (1 Chr. 6:21), probably the same as Ethan (42). (3.) The son of Asaph, and “recorder” (q.v.) or chronicler to King Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:18, 26, 37). (4.) Son of Joahaz, and “recorder” (q.v.) or keeper of the state archives under King Josiah (2 Chr. 34:8).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whose brother (i.e. helper) is Jehovah).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jo'-a (yo'ach, "Yahweh is brother"):</p><p>(1) Son of Asaph and recorder under King Hezekiah (2Ki 18:18,26; Isa 36:3,11,22); he was one of the 3 officers sent by the king to speak to the Assyrian envoys at the siege of Jerusalem (circa 701 BC).</p><p>(2) In 1Ch 6:21 (Hebrew 6); 2Ch 29:12, a Levite (son of Zimmah) = "Ethan" of 1Ch 6:42 (Hebrew 27).</p><p>(3) a son of Obed-edom (1Ch 26:4).</p><p>(4) Son of Joahaz and recorder under King Josiah (2Ch 34:8).</p>