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2 Chronicles 24:1 (show verse)
Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. He reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah, who was from Beer Sheba.
2 Chronicles 24:2 (show verse)
Joash did what the Lord approved throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.
2 Chronicles 24:3 (show verse)
Jehoiada chose two wives for him who gave him sons and daughters.
2 Chronicles 24:4 (show verse)
Joash was determined to repair the Lord's temple.
2 Chronicles 24:5 (show verse)
He assembled the priests and Levites and ordered them, "Go out to the cities of Judah and collect the annual quota of silver from all Israel for repairs on the temple of your God. Be quick about it!" But the Levites delayed.
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 said to him, "Why have you not made the Levites collect from Judah and Jerusalem the tax authorized by Moses the Lord's servant and by the assembly of Israel at the tent containing the tablets of the law?"
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)
(Wicked Athaliah and her sons had broken into God's temple and used all the holy items of the Lord's temple in their worship of 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 ordered a chest to be made and placed outside the gate of 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)
An edict was sent throughout Judah and Jerusalem requiring the people to bring to the Lord the tax that Moses, God's servant, imposed on Israel 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)
All the officials and all the people gladly brought their silver and threw it into the chest until it was full.
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 Levites brought the chest to the royal accountant and they saw there was a lot of silver, the royal scribe and the accountant of the high priest emptied the chest and then took it back to its place. They went through this routine every day and collected a large amount of silver.
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)
The king and Jehoiada gave it to the construction foremen assigned to the Lord's temple. They hired carpenters and craftsmen to repair the Lord's temple, as well as those skilled in working with iron and bronze to restore 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)
They worked hard and made the repairs. They followed the measurements specified for God's temple and restored it.
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 were finished, they brought the rest of the silver to the king and Jehoiada. They used it to make items for the Lord's temple, including items used in the temple service and for burnt sacrifices, pans, and various other gold and silver items. Throughout Jehoiada's lifetime, burnt sacrifices were offered regularly in the Lord's temple.
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)
Jehoiada grew old and died at the age of 130.
2 Chronicles 24:16 (show verse)
He was buried in the City of David with the kings, because he had accomplished good in Israel and for God and his temple.
2 Chronicles 24:17 (show verse)
After Jehoiada died, the officials of Judah visited the king and declared their loyalty to him. The king listened to their advice.
2 Chronicles 24:18 (show verse)
They abandoned the temple of the Lord God of their ancestors, and worshiped the Asherah poles and idols. Because of this sinful activity, God was angry with Judah and Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 24:19 (show verse)
The Lord sent prophets among them to lead them back to him. They warned the people, but they would not pay attention.
2 Chronicles 24:20 (show verse)
God's Spirit energized Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood up before the people and said to them, "This is what God says: 'Why are you violating the commands of the Lord? You will not be prosperous! Because you have rejected the Lord, he has rejected 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)
They plotted against him and by royal decree 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)
King Joash disregarded the loyalty his father Jehoiada had shown him and killed Jehoiada's son. As Zechariah was dying, he said, "May the Lord take notice and seek vengeance!"
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 beginning of the year the Syrian army attacked Joash and invaded Judah and Jerusalem. They wiped out all the leaders of the people and sent all the plunder they gathered to the king of Damascus.
2 Chronicles 24:24 (show verse)
Even though the invading Syrian army was relatively weak, the Lord handed over to them Judah's very large army, for the people of Judah had abandoned the Lord God of their ancestors. The Syrians gave Joash what he deserved.
2 Chronicles 24:25 (show verse)
When they withdrew, they left Joash badly wounded. His servants plotted against him because of what he had done to the son of Jehoiada the priest. They murdered him on his bed. Thus he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
2 Chronicles 24:26 (show verse)
The conspirators were Zabad son of Shimeath (an Ammonite woman) and Jehozabad son of Shimrith (a Moabite woman).
2 Chronicles 24:27 (show verse)
The list of Joash's sons, the many prophetic oracles pertaining to him, and the account of his building project on God's temple are included in the record of the Scroll of the Kings. His son Amaziah replaced him as king.