Jehoiada
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Definition
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.
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(See also: Ahaziah, Baal, Benaiah, Joash)
Bible References
Word Data
- Strong’s: H3077
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