Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joah (or Ethan), a Gershonite Levite, was the son of Zimmah in the genealogy of Levi.
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Also known as Ethan
Joah (or Ethan) is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites, specifically the Gershonite clan, in 1Ch.6.21 and 1Ch.6.42. He is identified as the son of Zimmah and is listed among the ancestors of Asaph, a prominent Levitical musician in King David's time. The name Joah is used in verse 21, while Ethan is used in verse 42, suggesting that these two names refer to the same individual.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3098
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son.
the son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,
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