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Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)/Joah

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499454Easton's Bible Dictionary — JoahMatthew George Easton

Joah: Jehovah his brother; i.e., helper.

Son of Obed-edom

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One of the sons of Obed-edom (1 Chronicles 26:4), a Korhite porter.

Levite of Gershom

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A Levite of the family of Gershom (1 Chronicles 6:21), probably the same as Ethan (1 Chronicles 6:42).

Son of Asaph

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The son of Asaph, and "recorder" (which see) or chronicler to King Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:18,26,37).

Son of Joahaz

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Son of Joahaz, and "recorder" (which see) or keeper of the state archives under King Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:8).