Joash

Joash, the son of King Ahab, was imprisoned by his father for a prophecy against him.

The name Joash means “who despairs or burns”

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Summary

A man of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 22:26; only referred to as Joash (יוֹאָשׁ); son of Ahab; a brother of Ahaziah, Joram and Athaliah.

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Family members

Father: Ahab
Mother: Jezebel
Siblings: Ahaziah Athaliah Joram

Alternative names

יוֹאָשׁJoash

Mentions

1 Kings 22:26
And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,
2 Chronicles 18:25
And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,