And Jehoahaz slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria: and Joash his son reigned in his stead.
Key themes
HopeJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness
Glossary
- Jehoahaz Person
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Jehovah his sustainer, or he whom Jehovah holdeth. (1. ) The youngest son of Jehoram, king of Judah ( 2 Chr. 21:17 ; 22:1 , 6, 8, 9); usually Ahaziah (q. v. ).
- Joash Person
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Whom Jehovah bestowed. (1. ) A contracted form of Jehoash, the father of Gideon ( Judg. 6:11 , 29; 8:13, 29, 32). (2. ) One of the Benjamite archers who joined David at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:3 ).
- Samaria Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.