Old Testament · Major figure
Joash
The name Joash refers to several biblical figures, most notably the father of Gideon and the king of Judah.
The name Joash identifies multiple men in Scripture, including Gideon's father, who protected his son from Baal worshippers, and a king of Judah who reigned for forty years. The king is remembered for his early commitment to repairing the temple under the priest Jehoiada, though he later turned to idolatry. These figures highlight themes of faithfulness, leadership, and the struggle to maintain covenant devotion across generations.
In the text
- Verses
- 47
- Books
- 7
- First appears
- Judges 6:11
- Last appears
- Amos 1:1
Where Joash appears
47 verses · 18 chapters- Judges 6Verses 11, 29–31
- Judges 7Verse 14
- Judges 8Verses 13, 29, 32
- 1 Kings 22Verse 26
- 2 Kings 11Verse 2
- 2 Kings 13Verses 1, 9–10, 12–14, 25
- 2 Kings 14Verses 1, 3, 8–9, 11, 13, 15–17, 23, 27
- 1 Chronicles 3Verse 11
- 1 Chronicles 4Verse 22
- 1 Chronicles 7Verse 8
- 1 Chronicles 12Verse 3
- 1 Chronicles 27Verse 28
- 2 Chronicles 18Verse 25
- 2 Chronicles 22Verse 11
- 2 Chronicles 24Verses 1–2, 4, 22, 24
- 2 Chronicles 25Verses 17–18, 21, 23, 25
- Hosea 1Verse 1
- Amos 1Verse 1
In the same books
- Jeroboam94 versesThe first king of the northern Kingdom of Israel who led the ten tribes into idolatry.
- Jehu53 versesAnointed king of Israel who executed divine judgment on the house of Ahab and the prophets of Baal.
- Amaziah37 versesThe ninth king of Judah who defeated Edom but suffered defeat against Israel's King Jehoash.
- Ahaziah30 versesThe eighth king of Judah who followed the evil ways of the house of Ahab and died by Jehu's hand.
- Ahijah20 versesA Shilonite prophet who announced the division of the kingdom under Jeroboam I.
- Hazael19 versesAn official of Damascus who became king and fulfilled Elisha's prophecy of judgment against Israel.
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