Joah יוֹאָח

Male H3098K 1 book

A Levite who helped cleanse the temple under Hezekiah

Biography

Joah, son of Zimmah, a Levite belonging to the Gershonite clan, is mentioned in 2Ch.29.12 as one of the Levites who participated in the cleansing and consecration of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. When Hezekiah ascended to the throne, he initiated a reformation to restore proper worship in Judah. As part of this process, he called upon the Levites to purify the temple, which had fallen into disrepair and defilement during the reign of the previous kings. Joah, along with other Levites from various clans, responded to this call and took part in the cleansing and sanctification of the temple, ensuring that it was ready for the proper worship of God.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
2 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 2 Chronicles 29:12

    "Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah;"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew יוֹאָח H3098K