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Jehoiada

The priest who hid the infant Joash, overthrew the usurper Athaliah, and guided the young king.

Role: High Priest
Lived: c. 9th century BC
Belonged to: Priests, Tribe of Levi
Tribe/lineage: Levi
Born: Jerusalem

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 3
Origin & birthplace
BibleFrom Jerusalem.
2 Kings 11:4
↳ Jerusalem
Family & lineage
BibleHusband of Jehosheba.
2 Kings 11:4
↳ Jehosheba
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Levi.
2 Kings 11:4

Where in scripture

2 Kings
2 Kings 11:4

Family

JehoiadaJehoshebaZechariah sonof Jehoiada

Places in their life

Jerusalem
Born · Jerusalem (today Jerusalem)
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