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Joahaz was the father of Joah, who served as King Josiah's secretary during the temple repairs.
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Joahaz is briefly mentioned in 2Ch.34.8 as the father of Joah, who held the position of King Josiah's secretary during the king's reign in Judah. Joah, along with Shaphan the scribe and Maaseiah the governor of the city, was entrusted by Josiah to oversee the distribution of funds to the workers involved in the temple repairs. This event took place in the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign, as part of the king's efforts to restore proper worship in Judah.
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(2 Chr. 34:8), a contracted form of Jehoahaz (q.v.).
(whom Jehovah holds), the father of Joah, the chronicler or keeper of the records to King Josiah. (2 Chronicles 34:8) (B.C. before 623.)
apprehending; possessing; seeing
JO'AHAZ (whom Jehovah holds), the father of Joah, the recorder to Josaiah. 1 Chr 34:8.
JO'AHAZ (whom Jehovah holds), the father of Joah, the recorder to Josaiah. 1 Chr 34:8.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3099
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, in order to cleanse the land and the temple, Josiah sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God.
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