Joah יוֹאָח
A Levite who helped cleanse the temple under Hezekiah
Who is Joah in the Bible?
Joah was a Levite of the Gershonite clan and the son of Zimmah, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 29:12 as one of the temple workers who assisted in the cleansing and consecration of the temple under King Hezekiah's religious reforms. When Hezekiah came to the throne, he launched a major reformation to restore proper worship in Judah, and he called upon the Levites to purify the temple, which had fallen into disrepair and defilement during the reigns of previous kings. Joah responded to this call and participated actively in the sanctification of the temple, helping to prepare it for the renewal of God's worship. His role demonstrates the importance of the Levites in maintaining the spiritual condition of Israel's central place of worship and the significance of institutional reform in returning the nation to covenant obedience.
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 book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 29:12
"Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאָח |