Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joah, a Levite of the Gershonites, assisted in the purification of the temple during Hezekiah's reign.
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Joah, son of Zimmah, a Levite belonging to the Gershonite clan, is mentioned in 2Ch.29.12 as one of the Levites who participated in the cleansing and consecration of the temple during the reign of King Hezekiah. When Hezekiah ascended to the throne, he initiated a reformation to restore proper worship in Judah. As part of this process, he called upon the Levites to purify the temple, which had fallen into disrepair and defilement during the reign of the previous kings. Joah, along with other Levites from various clans, responded to this call and took part in the cleansing and sanctification of the temple, ensuring that it was ready for the proper worship of God.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3098
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites;
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