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Joash

American  
[joh-ash] / ˈdʒoʊ æʃ /
Douay Bible, Joas

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a king of Judah, reigned 837?–800? b.c., successor of Athaliah.


Etymology

Origin of Joash

From Late Latin Ioas, Joas, from Greek Iōás, from Hebrew Yəhōʾāsh “God has given”

Example Sentences

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Joash Thomas, a 28-year-old seminarian and aspiring public theologian who lives in Atlanta, said he joined the SBC because of Moore’s influence.

From Washington Post • May 19, 2021

They had a man advantage for the last 30 minutes after Joash Onyango was sent off but couldn’t find an equalizer, meaning they lost their lead in their qualifying group.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2018

She is survived by her brother, Joash Tsiddon of Tel Aviv, a former member of the Knesset.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2010

Joash of Israel defeated him at Bethshemesh; Amaziah was taken prisoner and his army dispersed.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Duncker, Max

The repressing and punishing Amaziah the son of Joash is an undeniable instance, vindicated by Mr. Knox.

From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Shields, Alexander

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