King Joash. II Chronicles 23

 

II Chronicles 23 – King Joash

 

The leadership of Judah was dissatisfied with the bloody queen Athaliah. Jehoida the priest, called them to a very private meeting. He let them know that there is a son of David that is still alive. They make a pledge with each other to make this young boy of the line of David their king.

 

A third part of the group acted as porters at the doors of the temple on the sabbath. A third part would be at the king’s palace. And a third part would be at the gate of the foundation. They did not permit anyone inside the temple except the priests and Levites. Jehoida gave out spears and bucklers and shield’s which were kept in the temple.

 

Seven-year-old Joash was placed on the throne of Judah.

 

Athaliah thought that she had killed off all her offspring. She had a thirst for power and wanted to be queen.  She was surprised and from her standpoint it was high treason!

 

Jehoida is the one that will make the decisions until Joash comes of age. Jehoida is God’s priest, and he leads the nation back to the worship of God.

He broke down the altars of Baal and killed the priests of Baal. He revived worship of Jehovah by setting up the order of priest’s and Levites for the burnt offerings. Singing was restored. Porters watched the gates so nothing unclean entered the temple.

 

Sin always brings complications, trouble, heartbreak, the judgement of God. Revival restores peace and quiet to the land.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.