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Joash

Facts:

Joash was the name of several men in the Old Testament.

  • One Joash was the father of the Israelite deliverer Gideon.
  • Another man named Joash was a descendant of Jacob's youngest son, Benjamin.
  • The most well-known Joash became king of Judah at the age of seven. He was the son of Ahaziah, king of Judah, who had been murdered.
  • When Joash was a very young child, his aunt saved him from being killed by hiding him away until he was old enough to be crowned king.
  • King Joash was a good king who at first obeyed God. But he did not remove the high places, and the Israelites started worshiping idols again.
  • King Joash ruled Judah during some of the years that King Jehoash was ruling Israel. They were two distinct kings.

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(See also: Ahaziah, altar, Benjamin, false god, Gideon, high places, false god)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3101, H3135