Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ishmael was the son of Jehohanan, who supported Jehoiada in making Joash king.
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Ishmael is mentioned in 2Ch.23.1 as the son of Jehohanan. He was one of the commanders that the priest Jehoiada summoned to help him overthrow Queen Athaliah and install Joash as the rightful king of Judah.
After the death of King Ahaziah, Athaliah had seized the throne and tried to destroy the royal family (2Ch.22.10-12). However, Joash was hidden by Jehoiada the priest. In the seventh year of Athaliah's reign, Jehoiada made a covenant with five commanders, including Zebadiah son of Ishmael, to support Joash as king (2Ch.23.1).
Ishmael himself is not mentioned as being directly involved in the coup. However, his son Zebadiah's support was crucial in Jehoiada's plan to restore the Davidic line to the throne. The text does not provide any further details about Ishmael's life or position. His inclusion in the narrative serves to identify Zebadiah and emphasize the significance of his allegiance to Jehoiada and King Joash.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3458
Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.
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