Joash

[ joh-ash ]

/ ˈdʒoʊ æʃ /

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noun

a king of Judah, reigned 837?–800? b.c., successor of Athaliah. 2 Kings 13:10–13.

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Also Douay Bible, Jo·as

[joh-as]. /ˈdʒoʊ æs/.

Origin of Joash

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

Some one said: "Gideon, the son of Joash, did this last night."
The Wonder Book of Bible Stories|Compiled by Logan Marshall
On Wednesday morning Mr. Silas conducted a performance of his own sacred drama, “Joash,” with success.
A Comprehensive History of Norwich|A. D. Bayne
Nine or ten years of age Racine makes Joash, instead of seven, as Scripture interpreted without violence would make him.
French Classics|William Cleaver Wilkinson
King Joash did what was right so long as the high priest Jehoiada lived, but after the latter's death this had an end.
Epistle Sermons, Vol. II|Martin Luther

Amid trumpet blasts and clashing of arms, the people clapped their hands, and cried "Long live King Joash."
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz