Joah יוֹאָח
A son of Obed-edom, a gatekeeper of the temple
Biography
Joah is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.26.4 as one of the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite who served as a gatekeeper for the tabernacle during King David's reign. Obed-edom and his family were entrusted with the responsibility of guarding the temple gates. Joah is listed among Obed-edom's eight sons, who are described as capable men with the strength to do the work.
Family
Siblings
- Shemaiah MaleLevite during David's reignView full profile →
- Jehozabad Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-edom, a gatekeeper for the ark.View full profile →
- Sachar Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-edom, a Levitical gatekeeperView full profile →
- Nethanel MalePriest who blew trumpetsView full profile →
- Ammiel Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomLevite gatekeeper during David's reignView full profile →
- Issachar Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-Edom, a gatekeeper in David's time.View full profile →
- Peullethai Tribe of LeviSon of Obed-edomSon of Obed-Edom, a temple gatekeeperView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 26:4
"Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאָח | H3098I |
Joah
:3,11,22); he was one of the 3 officers sent by the king to speak to the Assyrian envoys at the siege of Jerusalem (circa 701 BC).
(2) In 1Ch 6:21 (Hebrew 6); 2Ch 29:12, a Levite (son of Zimmah) = "Ethan" of 1Ch 6:42 (Hebrew 27).
(3) a son of Obed-edom (1Ch 26:4).
(4) Son of Joahaz and recorder under King Josiah (2Ch 34:8).
jo'-a-haz (yo'-achaz, "Yahweh has grasped" = "Jehoahaz"):
(1) Father of JOAH (4) (2Ch 34:8).
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