Bible Dictionary
Joahaz
Joahaz is a shortened form of Jehoahaz. It was also the name of the father of Joah, an official who served King Josiah.
Definition
Joahaz is a shortened form of Jehoahaz. It is also the name of the father of Joah, the recorder under King Josiah.
Biblical Usage
Joahaz is used for the father of Joah in the account of Josiah’s administration. The form also occurs as an alternative designation for Jehoahaz, kings of Israel and Judah.
Historical Background
The name means “whom Jehovah holds” or “Yahweh has grasped.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(2 Chr. 34:8), a contracted form of Jehoahaz (q.v.).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom Jehovah holds), the father of Joah, the chronicler or keeper of the records to King Josiah. (2 Chronicles 34:8) (B.C. before 623.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jo'-a-haz (yo'-achaz, "Yahweh has grasped" = "Jehoahaz"):</p><p>(1) Father of JOAH (4) (2Ch 34:8).</p><p>(2) the Revised Version (British and American) and Hebrew in 2Ki 14:1 for Jehoahaz, king of Israel.</p><p>See JEHOAHAZ.</p><p>(3) the Revised Version (British and American) and Hebrew in 2Ch 36:2,4 for JEHOAHAZ, king of Judah (which see).</p>