See in Reader
926 B
926 B
Jehoiada
Facts:
Jehoiada was a priest who helped hide and protect King Ahaziah's son Joash until he was old enough to be declared king.
- Jehoiada arranged for hundreds of bodyguards to protect young Joash as he was proclaimed king by the people in the temple.
- Jehoiada led the people in getting rid of all the altars of the false god Baal.
- For the rest of his life, Jehoiada the priest advised King Joash to help him obey God and rule the people wisely.
- Another man named Jehoiada was the father of Benaiah.
(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
(See also: Ahaziah, Baal, Benaiah, Joash)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H3077
Forms Found in the English ULB:
Jehoiada, Jehoiada's