BIBLE DICTIONARY
Joash

Gideon's father (Judg. 6: 11, 29-31; Judg. 7: 14; Judg. 8: 13, 29, 32).

A son of Ahab (1 Kgs. 22: 26; 2 Chr. 18: 25; 2 Chr. 25: 23).

King of Judah, and son of Ahaziah; placed on the throne by the high priest Jehoiada (2 Kgs. 11; 2 Kgs. 12; 2 Kgs. 14).

King of Israel, son of Jehoahaz (2 Kgs. 13; 2 Kgs. 14: 1-16; 2 Chr. 25); one of the best of the kings of Israel; Elisha, Hosea, and Amos prophesied during his reign.

Four others (1 Chr. 4: 22; 1 Chr. 7: 8; 1 Chr. 12: 3; 1 Chr. 27: 28).