Jehoash
People & Groups • Old Testament
Jehoash was the name of a king of Judah and a king of Israel. The Judean king was preserved from Athaliah and crowned as a child; the Israelite king succeeded Jehoahaz and fought against Syria and Judah.
Biblical Usage
The Judean Jehoash initially favored the worship of God under Jehoiada but later turned to evil and idolatry. The Israelite Jehoash honored Elisha yet tolerated the golden calves, defeated Syria, and defeated Amaziah of Judah.
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