Bible Dictionary
Jehoiada
Jehoiada was the high priest who protected the infant Jehoash, helped overthrow Athaliah, and guided the restoration of true worship in Judah. Another Jehoiada was the father of David’s warrior Benaiah.
Biblical Usage
Jehoiada directed the covenantal and royal actions by which Jehoash was crowned and Athaliah was removed. He also took part in restoring the temple and its service. The other Jehoiada is identified through his relationship to David’s warrior Benaiah.
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