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2 Chronicles 24:1 (show verse)
Joash was seven years old when he began his reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Zibiah. She was from Beer-sheba.
2 Chronicles 24:2 (show verse)
Joash practiced what the LORD considered to be right during the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest,
2 Chronicles 24:3 (show verse)
who found two wives for him, so he fathered sons and daughters.
2 Chronicles 24:4 (show verse)
Later on, Joash decided to rebuild the LORD's Temple,
2 Chronicles 24:5 (show verse)
so he assembled the priests and descendants of Levi and ordered them, "Go throughout the cities of Judah and take up a collection from all of Israel for the annual upkeep of the Temple of your God. And make sure that you act quickly." But the descendants of Levi did not act quickly,
Christian ministers » Instances of » Priests under jehoash
Haste » Duty of » The urgency of the work demands
Indifference » In service
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Levites » Custodians and administrators of the tithes and other offerings
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Service » Half-hearted » Indifferent
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
Haste » Duty of » The urgency of the work demands
Indifference » In service
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Levites » Custodians and administrators of the tithes and other offerings
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Service » Half-hearted » Indifferent
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:6 (show verse)
so the king summoned Jehoiada the chief priest and asked him, "Why haven't you required the descendants of Levi to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax levied by Moses, the LORD's servant, and the assembly of Israel for the Tent of Testimony?"
Christian ministers » Instances of » Priests under jehoash
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Tabernacle » Called the » Tabernacle of testimony or witness
Tabernacle » The one instituted by moses was called » Tent of testimony (rv)
Temple » Solomon's » Tabernacle of witness
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Tabernacle » Called the » Tabernacle of testimony or witness
Tabernacle » The one instituted by moses was called » Tent of testimony (rv)
Temple » Solomon's » Tabernacle of witness
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:7 (show verse)
Because that wicked woman Athaliah's family members had broken into the Temple of God and used the consecrated implements of the LORD's Temple for service to the Baals,
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » By the jews
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:8 (show verse)
the king issued an order and a chest was made and set outside the entrance gate to the LORD's Temple.
Chest » For money
Gates » Of the temple » The treasury placed at
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
Temple » Solomon's » Gifts received at
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
Gates » Of the temple » The treasury placed at
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
Temple » Solomon's » Gifts received at
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:9 (show verse)
A public notice was sent throughout Judah and Jerusalem to bring in the tax that Moses the servant of the LORD had levied on Israel when they were in the wilderness.
Chest » For money
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
Temple » Solomon's » Gifts received at
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
Temple » Solomon's » Gifts received at
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:10 (show verse)
So all the princes and all the people gladly brought their tax and placed it into the chest until they had completed paying the tax.
Chest » For money
Generosity » Gifts for the repairing of God's house
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Liberality » Exemplified » Judah
Liberality » Gifts for the repairing of God's house
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
Temple » Solomon's » Gifts received at
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
Generosity » Gifts for the repairing of God's house
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Liberality » Exemplified » Judah
Liberality » Gifts for the repairing of God's house
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
Temple » Solomon's » Gifts received at
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:11 (show verse)
Whenever the chest was brought to the king's officials by the descendants of Levi, the royal secretary and the chief priest's designated officer would come, empty the chest, and take it back to its place. They did this day after day until they had collected a large amount of cash.
Chest » For money
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Levites » Custodians and administrators of the tithes and other offerings
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Liberality » Exemplified » Judah
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
Temple » Solomon's » Gifts received at
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Levites » Custodians and administrators of the tithes and other offerings
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Liberality » Exemplified » Judah
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
Temple » Solomon's » Gifts received at
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:12 (show verse)
Both the king and Jehoiada paid the money to those who were working to maintain the service of the LORD's Temple, and they, in turn, hired masons and carpenters to restore the LORD's Temple. Iron and bronze workers also were brought in to repair the Lord's Temple.
Art » Primitive » Of the mason
Arts of the » Mason
Brass » Working in, a trade
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
Arts of the » Mason
Brass » Working in, a trade
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:13 (show verse)
As a result, the workmen did their labor, and the repair work progressed steadily under their supervision, and they restored God's Temple back to what it should be, and strengthened it, too.
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
The First Temple » Historical notices of » Repaired by jehoash at the instigation of jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:14 (show verse)
When they had completed the work, they brought what was left of the money to the king and to Jehoiada, and it was used to cast utensils for the LORD's Temple that were to be utilized for daily service and for burnt offerings, for incense vessels, and for both gold and silver vessels. Burnt offerings were offered on a regular basis in the LORD's Temple throughout Jehoiada's lifetime.
Jehoiada » High priest » Directs the repairs of the temple
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Silver » Vessels of
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
Jehoiada » High priest » Death of
Joash » Repaired the temple
Liberality » Instances of » Joash and his people
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » To have charge of the treasury
Silver » Vessels of
Temple » Solomon's » Repaired by jehoash, king of judah
2 Chronicles 24:15 (show verse)
Eventually, Jehoiada grew old and died at the age of 130 years, after having lived a full life.
2 Chronicles 24:16 (show verse)
He was buried in the City of David among the graves of the kings, because he had accomplished many good things in Israel on behalf of God and his Temple.
2 Chronicles 24:17 (show verse)
But after Jehoiada had died, officials from Judah came, bowed down to the king, and the king listened to what they had to say.
2 Chronicles 24:18 (show verse)
They abandoned the LORD's Temple and the God of their fathers, and they served Asherim and idols. As a result this guilt of theirs resulted in wrath coming upon Judah and Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 24:19 (show verse)
Nevertheless, God sent prophets among them to bring them back to the LORD.
2 Chronicles 24:20 (show verse)
Then Jehoiada the priest's son Zechariah was clothed by the Spirit of God, and he stood above the people and told them, "This is what God has to say: "Why are you breaking the LORD's commandments. You'll never be successful! Because you have abandoned the LORD, he has abandoned you.'"
Azariah » Son of johanan, possibly identical with zechariah, son of jehoiada
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Zechariah
Forsaking » Those that forsake the lord
Forsaking » Who the lord will forsake
Forsaking God » Provokes God to forsake men
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Zechariah
Inspiration » Examples of » Zechariah
Joash » Put jehoiada's son to death
Joash » Wickedness of, after jehoiada's death
Joash » Prophecy against
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prosperity » Who shall not prosper
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Zechariah rebukes judah
Reproof » Exemplified » Zechariah
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Zechariah, of the princes of judah
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Joash, killing zechariah
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Zechariah rebukes judah
Zacharias » Or, zechariah, slain by jews
Zechariah » A priest » Or, zacharias, slain by jews
Zechariah » High priest, and son or grandson of jehoiada » Put to death for prophesying against jerusalem
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Zechariah
Forsaking » Those that forsake the lord
Forsaking » Who the lord will forsake
Forsaking God » Provokes God to forsake men
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Zechariah
Inspiration » Examples of » Zechariah
Joash » Put jehoiada's son to death
Joash » Wickedness of, after jehoiada's death
Joash » Prophecy against
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prosperity » Who shall not prosper
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Zechariah rebukes judah
Reproof » Exemplified » Zechariah
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Zechariah, of the princes of judah
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Joash, killing zechariah
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Zechariah rebukes judah
Zacharias » Or, zechariah, slain by jews
Zechariah » A priest » Or, zacharias, slain by jews
Zechariah » High priest, and son or grandson of jehoiada » Put to death for prophesying against jerusalem
2 Chronicles 24:21 (show verse)
But the people conspired against him, and at the direct orders of the king they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the LORD's Temple.
Azariah » Son of johanan, possibly identical with zechariah, son of jehoiada
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Zechariah
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Joash
Joash » Put jehoiada's son to death
Joash » Wickedness of, after jehoiada's death
Martyrdom » Instances of » Zechariah
Martyrs » Zechariah
Murder » Examples of
Persecution » Instances of » Of zachariah
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Joash, killing zechariah
Stoning » Examples of
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
Zechariah » High priest, and son or grandson of jehoiada » Put to death for prophesying against jerusalem
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Zechariah
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Joash
Joash » Put jehoiada's son to death
Joash » Wickedness of, after jehoiada's death
Martyrdom » Instances of » Zechariah
Martyrs » Zechariah
Murder » Examples of
Persecution » Instances of » Of zachariah
Punishments » Stoning » Examples of
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Joash, killing zechariah
Stoning » Examples of
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Zechariah
The Nation » Stoning » Examples of
Zechariah » High priest, and son or grandson of jehoiada » Put to death for prophesying against jerusalem
2 Chronicles 24:22 (show verse)
This is how King Joash failed to remember the kindness that Zechariah's father Jehoiada had shown him: he killed his son. As he lay dying, Zechariah cried out, "May the LORD watch this and avenge."
Azariah » Son of johanan, possibly identical with zechariah, son of jehoiada
death » Scenes of » Death of zechariah
Ingratitude » To man, instances of
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Joash
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Joash
Jehoiada » High priest » Salutary influence of, over jehoash
Joash » King of judah
Joash » Put jehoiada's son to death
Joash » Wickedness of, after jehoiada's death
Martyrdom » Instances of » Zechariah
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Joash, killing zechariah
Zechariah » High priest, and son or grandson of jehoiada » Put to death for prophesying against jerusalem
death » Scenes of » Death of zechariah
Ingratitude » To man, instances of
Ingratitude » Exemplified » Joash
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Joash
Jehoiada » High priest » Salutary influence of, over jehoash
Joash » King of judah
Joash » Put jehoiada's son to death
Joash » Wickedness of, after jehoiada's death
Martyrdom » Instances of » Zechariah
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Joash, killing zechariah
Zechariah » High priest, and son or grandson of jehoiada » Put to death for prophesying against jerusalem
2 Chronicles 24:23 (show verse)
At the end of that year, the Aramean army attacked Joash. They invaded Judah and Jerusalem, destroyed every senior official among the people, and sent all of their possessions to the king of Damascus.
2 Chronicles 24:24 (show verse)
The Aramean army attacked with only a small force, but the LORD delivered a much larger army into their control because Judah had abandoned the LORD God of their ancestors. And so the Aramean army carried out God's judgment on Joash.
2 Chronicles 24:25 (show verse)
After the Arameans left him very sick, Joash's own servants conspired against him because Joash had murdered Jehoiada the priest's son, and they killed him on his sick bed.
2 Chronicles 24:26 (show verse)
The conspirators included Shimeath the Ammonite's son Zabad and Shimrith the Moabite's son Jehozabad.
2 Chronicles 24:27 (show verse)
Records concerning his sons, the various prophetic statements rebuking him, and records of the reconstruction work on God's Temple are written in the Midrash of the Book of the Kings. Joash's son Amaziah reigned in his place.