Joash
Joash, the son of Shemaah the Gibeathite, was a Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
The name Joash means “who despairs or burns”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 12:3; only referred to as Joash (יוֹאָשׁ); son of Shemaah; a brother of Ahiezer.
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Alternative names
- יוֹאָשׁJoash
Mentions
- Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;