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Joash

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“Fire of YAHWEH”or“YAHWEH has given”

Joash from the Hebrew name יוֹאָשׁ (Yo'ash) which possibly meant either "fire of Yahweh" or "Yahweh has given". In the Old Testament this name was borne by several characters including the father of Gideon, a king of Judah, and a son of King Ahab of Israel.

Biblical namesake: Joash became king of Judah as a child and is remembered for restoring the temple in Jerusalem and leading religious reforms. (2 Kings · 2 Kings 11-12)

Biblical1 syllable · /dʒoʊʃ/

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