A descendant of Benjamin through Becher
Joash
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:8.
יוֹעָשׁJoash
The name means “who despairs or burns.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Becher
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Joash Written by AI
Joash is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:8 as one of the sons of Becher, a descendant of Benjamin. He is listed along with his brothers Zemira, Zemirah, and Eliezer. This genealogical record provides insight into the family structure within the tribe of Benjamin.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Joash, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Whom Jehovah bestowed. (1.) A contracted form of Jehoash, the father of Gideon (Judg. 6:11, 29; 8:13, 29, 32).
(2.) One of the Benjamite archers who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:3).
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(3.) One of King Ahab’s sons (1 Kings 22:26).
(4.) King of Judah (2 Kings 11:2; 12:19, 20). (See JEHOASH [1].)
(5.) King of Israel (2 Kings 13:9, 12, 13, 25). (See JEHOASH [2].)
(6.) 1 Chr. 7:8.
(7.) One who had charge of the royal stores of oil under David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:28).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 7:8
The sons of Becher: Zemirah, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth; all these were Becher’s sons.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.