Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joash, the son of King Ahab, was imprisoned by his father for a prophecy against him.
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Joash, the son of King Ahab of Israel, is mentioned briefly in 1Ki.22.26 and 2Ch.18.25. During a joint military campaign with King Jehoshaphat of Judah, Ahab sought advice from his prophets regarding the battle against the Arameans at Ramoth-gilead. When the prophet Micaiah prophesied Ahab's defeat and death, the king ordered Joash to imprison Micaiah until his safe return from the battle. However, Ahab was killed in the battle, fulfilling Micaiah's prophecy.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3101
And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the kingʼs son,
And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the kingʼs son,
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