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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

Three times did Joash smite him, and recovered the cities of Israel.

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

How could the selfish old monarch of France contrive to avoid recognizing his own portrait suggested by contrast in that description of the good king from the lips of little Joash?

From French Classics by Wilkinson, William Cleaver