Joash

Joash was a descendant of Benjamin through Becher, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe.

The name Joash means “who despairs or burns”

MaleTribe of BenjaminEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 7:8; only referred to as Joash (יוֹעָשׁ); son of Becher; a brother of Zemirah, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth and Alemeth.

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Family members

Father: Becher
Siblings: Abijah Alemeth Anathoth Eliezer Elioenai Jeremoth Omri Zemirah

Alternative names

יוֹעָשׁJoash

Mentions

1 Chronicles 7:8
The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.