2 CHRONICLES 23

JOASH APPOINTED + JEHOIADA’S LEADERSHIP

Jehosheba, who saved Joash, is married to the priest Jehoiada. Jehoiada gathers army officials and Levites to conspire against Athaliah and appoint Joash as king over Judah. Their plan works! Athaliah is shocked to see Joash is still alive and she is quickly killed after he is appointed.

Because Joash is still very young, Jehoiada leads the way in restoring Judah’s faithfulness. Jehoiada has the temple of Baal destroyed and killed the leader of Baal worship. He reinstates the Levites’ leadership of the temple and encourages the people to worship God in song and generosity. Jehoiada references the scriptures and remembers the dedication of his ancestors in efforts to redirect the people of Judah towards faithfulness.