2 CHRONICLES 24

JOASH + JEHOIADA’S REIGN IN JUDAH

Joash instructs the priests to make repairs to the temple while keeping good records and being responsible with the money. After many years, the temple has not been restored or updated. Workmen are hired to repair the temple and prove to be more trustworthy with the money than the priests had been.

Jehoiada, the priest that aided Joash, creates the sacred vessels within the temple. Jehoiada lives a faithful life and is buried in the royal cemetery after his death to honor his service to God’s temple.

After Jehoiada’s death, Israel disobeys God and lives in rebellion. God sends prophets, including Zechariah, Jehoiada’s son, to warn Israel, but they do not listen. Zechariah is stoned to death for his warning against Israel. Zechariah stands firm in his message, speaking of God’s judgment even in his final words.

After a forty-year reign, Joash is attacked and killed by two of his servants who conspired against him. After his death, Joash’s son Amaziah becomes king over Judah.