Jehoash definition of Jehoash in the Free Online Encyclopedia.

Jehoash (jēhō`ăsh) or Joash (jō`ăsh), in the Bible.

1 King of Israel, son and successor of Jehoahaz. He was generally successful in a war with Damascus, and he conquered Amaziah of Judah. He was succeeded by his son Jeroboam II.

2 King of Judah, son of Ahaziah 1 King of Israel, son of Ahab. He was a worthy successor of his father only in that he followed Ahab's religious views. He was succeeded by his brother Jehoram (1.)

2 King of Judah, son of Jehoram (2) and Athaliah (1.
..... Click the link for more information. (2.) When his father was murdered and his grandmother Athaliah seized the power and massacred the royal family, Jehoash, a baby, was saved by his aunt and uncle, Jehosheba and Jehoiada (see Jehoiada 1 High priest. He married Jehosheba, a princess of Judah, and together they saved the infant Jehoash. They led the conspiracy against Athaliah that put Jehoash on the throne (see Jehoash (2)). Jehoiada was buried with the kings of Judah. His son was Zechariah the martyr.
..... Click the link for more information. (1)). He was dominated by his guardians when he became king six years later. He was responsible for religious reforms against Baal worship. After a long reign he was assassinated.

3 Gideon's father.

4 One of Ahab's sons.

5 Judahite.

6 Benjamite.

7 One who joined David at Ziklag.

8 One of David's officers.