Jehoash of Israel

Joash, Hebrew יואש, († 786 or 782 or 787 BC) was king of Israel. His reign is dated to the years 801-786 BC or 798-782 BC or 801-787 BC.

Joash was the son and successor of Jehoahaz. He mourned the death of the prophet Elisha, who prophesied to him dying, he 'll beat the Syrians three times. Indeed, the Israelites get the report in 2 Kings 13 According to the EU, several victories against the Syrians, the first under the reign of Hazael, then under the standing of Ben- Hadad had to issue several captured Israeli towns.

In the following years, Joash had to deal with Amaziah king of Judah. At Beth -shemesh Joash succeeded in a brilliant victory, with Amaziah got into his captivity. Jerusalem wall he let rip and plunder the city.

Despite his affection for YHWH faith Joash allowed to continue to the worship of the golden calf. He died in Samaria, where he was buried. Was succeeded by Jeroboam II