joah Summary and Overview

Jehovah his brother; i.e., helper. (1.) One of the sons of Obed-edom (1 Chr. 26:4), a Korhite porter. (2.) A Levite of the family of Gershom (1 Chr. 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 Chr. 34:8).

(whose brother (i.e. helper) is Jehovah). 1. The son of Asaph,a nd chronicler or keeper of the records to Hezekiah. #Isa 36:3,11,22| (B.C. 776.) 2. The son or grandson of Zimmah, a Gershonite. #1Ch 6:21| 3. The third son of Obed-edom, #1Ch 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. #2Ch 29:12| 5. The son of Joahaz, and annalist or keeper of the records to Josiah. #2Ch 34:8| (B.C. 623.)

JO'AH (whose brother, i.e. helper, is Jehoivah). 1. The son of Asaph, the royal recorder under Hezekiah. 2 Kgs 18:18, 2 Kgs 18:26, 2 Kgs 18:37, Isa 36:3, Isa 36:11, Isa 36:22. 2. A Gershonite, 1 Chr 6:21; probably same as Ethan, 1 Chr 6:42. 3. A Korhite porter. 1 Chr 26:4. 4. A Gershonite Levite who took part in Hezekiah's reforms. 2 Chr 29:12. 5. The son of Joahaz, and recorder to Josaiah. 2 Chr 34:8.

1. Asaph's son, Hezekiah's keeper of the records. One of the three sent to meet Rabshakeh (Isaiah 36:3,11,12). 2. 1 Chronicles 6:21. Ethan is substituted in 1 Chronicles 6:42. 3. 1 Chronicles 26:4. 4. 2 Chronicles 29:12. 5. Joahaz' son,"recorder" or annalist to Josiah; took part in repairing the temple (2 Chronicles 34:8).