Levite living at the time of United Monarchy
Joah, a son of Obed-edom, was one of the gatekeepers assigned to guard the temple.
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Joah is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.26.4 as one of the sons of Obed-edom, a Levite who served as a gatekeeper for the tabernacle during King David's reign. Obed-edom and his family were entrusted with the responsibility of guarding the temple gates. Joah is listed among Obed-edom's eight sons, who are described as capable men with the strength to do the work.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3098
And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth,
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