Jo'ah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the historical narratives of the Kings and Chronicles. The name Jo'ah, meaning "Yahweh is brother" or "Yahweh is kin," is attributed to several individuals in the Bible, each playing distinct roles in the history of Israel and Judah.

1. Jo'ah, Son of Asaph: Jo'ah, the son of Asaph, is noted as a recorder or chronicler during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He is mentioned in the context of the Assyrian invasion led by Sennacherib. In 2 Kings 18:18, Jo'ah is one of the officials sent by Hezekiah to meet the Assyrian envoy, the Rabshakeh, at the aqueduct of the Upper Pool. The passage states: "When they called for the king, Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and Jo'ah son of Asaph, the recorder, went out to them." . His role as a recorder suggests he was responsible for documenting significant events and communications, a crucial task during a time of national crisis.

2. Jo'ah, Son of Zimmah: Another Jo'ah is identified as a Levite, the son of Zimmah, and a descendant of Gershon, the son of Levi. This Jo'ah is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Levites in 1 Chronicles 6:21. His inclusion in the genealogies underscores the importance of maintaining the Levitical lineage and the roles assigned to the Levites in the worship and service of the temple.

3. Jo'ah, Son of Obed-edom: In 1 Chronicles 26:4, Jo'ah is listed as one of the sons of Obed-edom, a gatekeeper of the temple. The passage highlights the duties of the gatekeepers, who were responsible for the security and proper functioning of the temple. Jo'ah's role as a gatekeeper signifies his participation in the sacred service, ensuring the sanctity and order of the temple worship.

4. Jo'ah, Son of Joahaz: This Jo'ah is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:8 as a recorder during the reign of King Josiah. He is part of the team tasked with overseeing the repairs of the temple. The verse reads: "In the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, to purify the land and the temple, he sent Shaphan son of Azaliah, Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Jo'ah son of Joahaz, the recorder, to repair the house of the LORD his God." . His involvement in the temple restoration project highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain and restore the worship of Yahweh in Judah.

The various individuals named Jo'ah in the Bible reflect the diverse roles and responsibilities within the religious and administrative structures of ancient Israel and Judah. Each Jo'ah, through his respective duties, contributed to the spiritual and political life of the nation, underscoring the interconnectedness of faith and governance in the biblical narrative.Jo'ah (8 Occurrences)

2 Kings 18:18
When they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, who was over the household, and Shebnah the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder.
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2 Kings 18:26
Then Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, and Shebnah, and Joah, said to Rabshakeh, "Please speak to your servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it. Don't speak with us in the Jews' language, in the hearing of the people who are on the wall."
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1 Chronicles 6:21
Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeatherai his son.
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1 Chronicles 26:4
Obed-Edom had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethanel the fifth,
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2 Chronicles 29:12
Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah;
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2 Chronicles 34:8
Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, when he had purged the land and the house, he sent Shaphan the son of Azaliah, and Maaseiah the governor of the city, and Joah the son of Joahaz the recorder, to repair the house of Yahweh his God.
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Isaiah 36:3
And there came out to him Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, who was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder.
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Isaiah 36:22
Then Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, who was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, came to Hezekiah with their clothing parted as a sign of grief, and gave him an account of what the Rab-shakeh had said.
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Jo'ah (8 Occurrences)
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