Bible Person

Joash

Meaning: who despairs or burns · Male · 1 cross reference

This Joash entry refers to the official over the royal oil stores under David and Solomon, not to the Judahite genealogical figure in 1 Chronicles 4. He belongs to the agricultural administration that sustained the kingdom's economic life. First appears in 1 Chr 27:28.1

AI summary: This Joash matters because his single cross reference places him over an important part of the royal economy in oil production and storage. The entry reminds the reader that stable rule required organized care of resources as well as military and political strength. Taken together, the material presents this Joash as an economic steward in David's administrative order.1

Central Figure

Joash

Meaning: who despairs or burns

One who had charge of the royal stores of oil under David and Solomon (1 Chr.