Joah is a name found in the Old Testament, associated with several individuals who played roles in the history of Israel and Judah. The name Joah means "Yahweh is brother" or "Yahweh is kin," reflecting the theocentric nature of Hebrew names.

1. Joah, Son of Asaph: Joah, the son of Asaph, served as a recorder or chronicler during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He is mentioned in the context of the Assyrian invasion led by Sennacherib. In 2 Kings 18:18, Joah is listed among the officials sent by Hezekiah to negotiate with the Assyrian envoy, Rabshakeh. The passage states: "When they called for the king, Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph, the recorder, went out to them." Joah's role as a recorder would have involved documenting significant events and maintaining official records, a crucial task during a time of national crisis.

2. Joah, Son of Zimmah: Another Joah is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites. In 1 Chronicles 6:20-21, Joah is listed as a descendant of Levi through Gershom: "The descendants of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son." This Joah is part of the Levitical lineage, emphasizing the hereditary nature of the Levitical priesthood and their service in the tabernacle and later the temple.

3. Joah, Son of Obed-edom: In 1 Chronicles 26:4, Joah is mentioned as one of the sons of Obed-edom, a gatekeeper of the temple. The text reads: "The sons of Obed-edom: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sacar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth." The role of gatekeepers was significant in maintaining the sanctity and security of the temple, highlighting Joah's involvement in the religious life of Israel.

4. Joah, Son of Joahaz: In 2 Chronicles 34:8, Joah is identified as the son of Joahaz and served as a recorder during the reign of King Josiah. The verse states: "In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, to purify the land and the temple, he sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God." This Joah played a role in the religious reforms initiated by Josiah, which included the repair and restoration of the temple, a pivotal moment in Judah's history.

The various individuals named Joah in the Bible illustrate the diverse roles and responsibilities held by those who served in the administration and religious functions of ancient Israel and Judah. Each Joah, whether a recorder, Levite, or gatekeeper, contributed to the spiritual and political life of the nation, reflecting the importance of faithful service in accordance with God's covenantal purposes.Joah

fraternity; brother of the Lord

Joah

(whose brother (i.e. helper) is Jehovah).

1. The son of Asaph,a nd chronicler or keeper of the records to Hezekiah. (Isaiah 36:3,11,22) (B.C. 776.)
2. The son or grandson of Zimmah, a Gershonite. (1 Chronicles 6:21)
3. The third son of Obed-edom, (1 Chronicles 26:4) a Korhite, and one of the doorkeepers appointed by David. (B.C. 1014.)
4. A Gershonite, the son of Zeimmah and father of Eden. (2 Chronicles 29:12)
5. The son of Joahaz, and annalist or keeper of the records to Josiah. (2 Chronicles 34:8) (B.C. 623.)

Jehovah his brother; i.e., helper.

(1.) One of the sons of Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 26:4), a Korhite porter.

(2.) A Levite of the family of Gershom (1 Chronicles 6:21), probably the same as Ethan (42).

(3.) The son of Asaph, and "recorder" (q.v.) or chronicler to King Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:18, 26, 37).

(4.) Son of Joahaz, and "recorder" (q.v.) or keeper of the state archives under King Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:8).

JOAH

jo'-a (yo'ach, "Yahweh is brother"):

(1) Son of Asaph and recorder under King Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:18, 26 Isaiah 36:3, 11, 22); he was one of the 3 officers sent by the king to speak to the Assyrian envoys at the siege of Jerusalem (circa 701 B.C.).

(2) In 1 Chronicles 6:21 (Hebrew 6); 2 Chronicles 29:12, a Levite (son of Zimmah) = "Ethan" of 1 Chronicles 6:42 (Hebrew 27).

(3) a son of Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 26:4).

(4) Son of Joahaz and recorder under King Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:8).

3098. Yoach -- "the LORD is brother," the name of several ...
... "the LORD is brother," the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Yoach Phonetic
Spelling: (yo-awkh') Short Definition: Joah. ... NASB Word Usage Joah (11). ...
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A Prophet who Saved a Great City
... When they arrived at Jerusalem, they called for Hezekiah the ruler of Judah, Eliakim,
the son of Hilkiah, Shebnah, the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/a prophet who saved a.htm

Josiah
... year of his reign, when he had purged the land, and the house, he sent Shaphan the
son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/josiah.htm

How Sennacherib Made an Expedition against Hezekiah; What
... out to them for fear, but he sent three of his most intimate friends; the name of
one was Eliakim, who was over the kingdom, and Shebna, and Joah the recorder. ...
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Sennacherib (705-681 BC )
... Hezekiah did not venture to go in person to the meeting-place; he sent Eliakirn,
the new prefect of the palace, Shebna, and the chancellor Joah, the chief ...
/.../chapter isennacherib 705-681 b c.htm

Joah (10 Occurrences)
... Chronicles 34:8). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JOAH. jo'-a (yo ... Chronicles
34:8). Multi-Version Concordance Joah (10 Occurrences). 2 Kings 18 ...
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Jo'ah (8 Occurrences)
Jo'ah. Joah, Jo'ah. Joahaz . Multi-Version Concordance ... 1 Chronicles 6:21 Joah
his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeatherai his son. (See RSV). ...
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Recorder (10 Occurrences)
... office first held by Jehoshaphat in the court of David (2 Samuel 8:16), also in
the court of Solomon (1 Kings 4:3). The next recorder mentioned is Joah, in the ...
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Eliakim (14 Occurrences)
... 18:18 When they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of
Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son ...
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Remembrancer (8 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 18:18 And they call unto the king, and go out unto them doth Eliakim son
of Hilkiah, who 'is' over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah son of ...
/r/remembrancer.htm - 9k

Eli'akim (12 Occurrences)
... And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of
Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son ...
/e/eli'akim.htm - 9k

Chronicler (7 Occurrences)
... Then came forth to them Eliakim the son of Hilkijah, who was over the household,
and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph, the chronicler. (DBY). ...
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Administrator (8 Occurrences)
... 18:18 When they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of
Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son ...
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Rabshakeh (15 Occurrences)
... Having called upon King Hezekiah, his representatives Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah,
Shebnah, the scribe, and Joah, the recorder, appeared. ...
/r/rabshakeh.htm - 14k

Secretary (34 Occurrences)
... 18:18 When they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of
Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son ...
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