Profile
- Name (1st Mention)
- Joash /yo-awsh'/
Hebrew for "The Lord Has Given" - Aliases
- Jehoash
- Title
- King of Judah, Son of King Ahaziah
- Tags
- Israelites, Judahites, Perezites, Genealogy of Jesus, Kings
Time and Place
Description
Joash was the sole surviving, male heir of Jehoram, King of Judah, who was rescued from his grandmother, Athaliah (Queen of Judah), and hidden away for 6 years. At age 7, he went with Jehoiada to successfully overthrow the evil queen and became king as the rightful heir to the throne.
Verses
- 2 Kings 11:2
- 2 Kings 11:21 - 12:2
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