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Joash (Son and the successor)

the son and the successor of Jehoahaz, King of Israel. There was had a great regard for the prophet Elisha, and visited him on his death bed, where by a divine oracle he was assured Elisha, and visited him on his death bed, of three victories over the Syrians. He was also victorious when forced to give battle to Amaziah, King of Judah, and was one of the best kings of Israel. (II