Joash

Joash was a descendant of Shelah, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.

The name Joash means “who despairs or burns”

MaleTribe of JudahEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:22; only referred to as Joash (יוֹאָשׁ); son of Shelah; a brother of Er, Laadah, Jokim and Saraph.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shelah
Siblings: Er Jokim Laadah Saraph

Alternative names

יוֹאָשׁJoash

Mentions

1 Chronicles 4:22
Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.)