Joah

Joah [N] [H] [S]

Jehovah his brother; i.e., helper.

  • One of the sons of Obed-edom ( 1 Chronicles 26:4 ), a Korhite porter.

  • A Levite of the family of Gershom ( 1 Chronicles 6:21 ), probably the same as Ethan (42).

  • The son of Asaph, and "recorder" (q.v.) or chronicler to King Hezekiah ( 2 Kings 18:18 2 Kings 18:26 2 Kings 18:37 ).

  • Son of Joahaz, and "recorder" (q.v.) or keeper of the state archives under King Josiah ( 2 Chronicles 34:8 ).

    These dictionary topics are from
    M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
    published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.

    [N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
    [H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names
    [S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary

    Bibliography Information

    Easton, Matthew George. "Entry for Joah". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .