2 KINGS 12

JOASH REIGNED IN JUDAH + REPAIRED THE TEMPLE

Joash reigns as king over Judah. Although Joash is a faithful king, he does not remove the high places of idol worship and sacrifice.

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

Meanwhile, Hazael, the king of Aram, attacks the city of Gath and starts heading towards Jerusalem. Instead of allowing Hazael to attack Judah’s capital city, Joash sent him some valuable treasures to appease him and stop the attack.

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