Joah יוֹאָח
A Gershonite Levite, son of Zimmah
Biography
Joah (or Ethan) is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites, specifically the Gershonite clan, in 1Ch.6.21 and 1Ch.6.42. He is identified as the son of Zimmah and is listed among the ancestors of Asaph, a prominent Levitical musician in King David's time. The name Joah is used in verse 21, while Ethan is used in verse 42, suggesting that these two names refer to the same individual.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:21
"Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son."
- 1 Chronicles 6:42
"the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאָח | H3098H |
| Named | Hebrew | אֵיתָן | H0387I |