Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Joash, the son of Shemaah the Gibeathite, was a Benjaminite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
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Joash, the son of Shemaah the Gibeathite, is mentioned in 1Ch.12.3 as one of the Benjaminite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul. Along with his brother Jeziel, Joash is described as a skillful archer and slingshot user. These warriors from the tribe of Benjamin provided valuable military support to David during his time of exile and later when he became king over Israel.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3101
Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;
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