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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”

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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 Max Duncker

The occurrence is recorded after the twenty-third year of Joash, and the twenty-third year was 815 B.C.

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

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