Joah
Joah, a Levite of the Gershonites, assisted in the purification of the temple during Hezekiah's reign.
The name Joah means “fraternity; brother of the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 29:12a; only referred to as Joah (יוֹאָח); a son of Zimmah.
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יוֹאָחJoah
Mentions
- Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;