Reign of Joash. II Chronicles 24

 

II Chronicles 24 – Reign of Joash

 

Joash did what was right under the teaching of Jehoiada. He reigned forty years. Jehoiada grew old, he was 130 years old when he died.

 

Joash planned and insisted on repairing the temple of God. God’s temple was in a terrible condition. So, Joash took the matter in his own hands. He didn’t trust the Levites to go out and collect the money, so he puts this chest there in the temple, and people put their contributions there. As a result, the repair work was completed. There were sufficient funds to remake the vessels and implements to carry on the regular services of the temple.

 

After the death of Jehoiada, a new era begins.

 

While Jehoiada lived, the princes did not dare to go into idolatry. Joash was a young king and probably lenient. These princes pledged their allegiance to Joash, but they go out and worship idols again.

 

In His mercy, God sends prophets to warn them, but they will not listen. So, God sends a message by a man who is the son of Jehoiada.

 

They conspired against him and stoned him at the command of the king. This son of Jehoida cries out to God to take vengeance upon the king for this.

 

God judges them by defeat in battle.

 

Jehoida, the priest was buried with honor, while Joash the king was buried with dishonor.

 

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