Bible Dictionary
Joash
Joash is a shortened form of Jehoash and was the name of several men, including the father of Gideon, a Benjamite recruit of David, and kings of Judah and Israel.
Biblical Usage
Joash appears in accounts of Gideon, David’s followers, Ahab’s household, and the royal histories of Judah and Israel. The Judahite and Israelite kings are also called Jehoash in the biblical records.
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