Joash יוֹאָשׁ
Son of King Ahab of Israel
Biography
Joash, the son of King Ahab of Israel, is mentioned briefly in 1Ki.22.26 and 2Ch.18.25. During a joint military campaign with King Jehoshaphat of Judah, Ahab sought advice from his prophets regarding the battle against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead. When the prophet Micaiah prophesied Ahab's defeat and death, the king ordered Joash to imprison Micaiah until his safe return from the battle. However, Ahab was killed in the battle, fulfilling Micaiah's prophecy.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 22:26
"The king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son."
2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 18:25
"The king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יוֹאָשׁ | H3101H |