Joah
Joah, the son of Joahaz, served as King Josiah's secretary during the temple repairs.
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 34:8; only referred to as Joah (יוֹאָח); a son of Joahaz.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יוֹאָחJoah
Mentions
- Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God.