Joah יוֹאָח
Son of Joahaz, King Josiah's secretary
Biography
Joah, the son of Joahaz, held the position of King Josiah's secretary during the king's reign in Judah. He is mentioned in 2Ch.34.8, which describes the events surrounding the repair and restoration of the temple. Joah, along with Shaphan the scribe and Maaseiah the governor of the city, was entrusted by Josiah to oversee the distribution of funds to the workers involved in the temple repairs. This event took place in the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign, as part of the king's efforts to restore proper worship in Judah.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 34:8
"Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged the land and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair Yahweh his God’s house."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאָח | H3098J |