Joash - King of Judah

Joash was the sole surviving, male heir of Jehoram, King of Judah, who was rescued from his grandmother, Athaliah (Queen of Judah), and hidden away for 6 years. At age 7, he went with Jehoiada to successfully overthrow the evil queen and became king as the rightful heir to the throne. 

Profile

Name (1st Mention)
Joash  /yo-awsh'/
Hebrew for "The Lord Has Given"
Aliases
Jehoash
Title
King of Judah, Son of King Ahaziah
Tags
Israelites, Judahites, Perezites, Genealogy of Jesus, Kings
Parents
Ahaziah (Father),  Zibiah (Mother)  
Partners
Jehoaddan
Children
Amaziah

Time and Place

Born
844 BC in Jerusalem
Died
800 BC in Jerusalem
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4004 BC2024 AD
844 BC — 800 BC

Verses

2 Kings 11:2
2 Kings 11:21 - 12:2
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