יְהוֹאָשׁ
𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤀𐤔
Yehoash
H3060 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name: Yehoash. A personal name borne by two kings in the Hebrew Bible—one a king of the northern kingdom of Israel (2 Kings 13–14), another a king of the southern kingdom of Judah (2 Kings 11–12; 2 Chronicles 22–24). The name’s formation suggests a theophoric element, invoking YHWH as the divine component. The full semantic range is that of a theophoric personal name, not a general noun or verb.
Semantic Range
personal name (royal); designation for two different kings in the monarchic period; theophoric name invoking YHWH; may allude to a quality, act, or characteristic associated with YHWH as understood in monarchic-era Israelite and Judahite society
Root / Etymology
Composed of the theophoric prefix יְהוֹ– (Yeho–), representing the name of Israel’s God YHWH (Yahweh), and a second element, possibly –אָשׁ (–ash). The meaning and source of the second element are uncertain; it could relate to 'fire' (אֵשׁ), but this is conjectural and not definitively established. The personal name is distinct from יוֹאָשׁ (Yoash), which omits the theophoric prefix.
Historical & Contextual Notes
יְהוֹאָשׁ was a common royal name in the monarchic period. The two most significant bearers were Jehoash, king of Israel in Samaria, and Jehoash, king of Judah in Jerusalem. As is typical with royal Israelite and Judahite names, the theophoric prefix יְהוֹ– signals allegiance or dedication to YHWH. The precise meaning of the name remains uncertain; older sources like Strong's suggested 'Yahweh has given fire' or 'Yahweh is fire,' but etymological evidence for this is lacking. The English ‘Jehoash’ derives from later translations; the Hebrew reflects the pronunciation יְהוֹאָשׁ. In comparison, יוֹאָשׁ (Yoash) lacks the divine prefix. In post-exilic periods, such names retained the theophoric element but often lost direct connection to their original meaning as theophoric epithets. Modern translations sometimes render the name as 'Jehoash' or 'Joash,' the latter also being used for יוֹאָשׁ, which can obscure distinctions in the Hebrew text.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from יְהֹוָה and (perhaps) אֵשׁ; Jehovah-fired; Jehoash, the name of two Israelite kings; Jehoash. Compare יוֹאָשׁ.
Bantu Hebrew
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יהו + אשׁ (yeho + ʾ-š) — YHWH (He is/He exists); possibly fire (uncertain second element)
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3060-01 |
יְהוֹאָ֥שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash | 17 |
Occurrences in Scripture
17 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 12:1 | יְהוֹאָ֥שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 12:2 | יְהוֹאָ֔שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 12:3 | יְהוֹאָ֧שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 12:5 | יְהוֹאָ֜שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 12:7 | יְהוֹאָ֑שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 12:8 | יְהוֹאָ֜שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 12:19 | יְהוֹאָ֣שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 13:10 | יְהוֹאָ֨שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 13:25 | יְהוֹאָ֣שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |
H3060-01 |
2 Kings 14:8 | יְהוֹאָ֨שׁ | yehoash | HNp |
Jehoash | Yeho-ash |