2 Kings 12

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 25

1 Joash reigned in the seventh year of Jehu. And he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and the name of his mother was Zibiah of Beer-sheba.

2 And Joash did that which was upright in the eyes of Jehovah all his days in which Jehoiada the priest directed him;

3 only, the high places were not removed; the people still sacrificed and offered incense in high places.

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Chapter Summary

Joash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada. He repairs the temple. Hazael is diverted from Jerusalem by a present of the dedicated things. Amaziah succeeds Joash.

Key Hebrew Words

מְזַבְּחִ֥ים slaughter for sacrifice H2076 · TWOT 525
עֶרְכּ֑ order H6187 · TWOT 1694a
שָֽׁבַע Beer-shebah H884 · TWOT 194c
יְהוּדָ֗ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
קֳדָשָׁ֔י apartness H6944 · TWOT 1990a

People & Context

Joash's Righteous Reign

Joash reigns 40 years, doing right in the eyes of Jehovah under Jehoiada's direction, though the high places are not removed.

Joash Orders Temple Repair Funding

Joash commands the priests to use the dedicated silver and the silver of the value of souls to strengthen the breaches in the house of Jehovah.

Joash Reprimands the Priests

By Joash's 23rd year, the priests have not repaired the temple. Joash calls Jehoiada and orders them to stop receiving silver and to give it over for …

Timeline

Joash's Righteous Reign

Joash reigns 40 years, doing right in the eyes of Jehovah under Jehoiada's direction, though the high places are not removed.

2 Kings 12:1-3
Joash Orders Temple Repair Funding

Joash commands the priests to use the dedicated silver and the silver of the value of souls to strengthen the breaches in the house of Jehovah.

2 Kings 12:4-5
Joash Reprimands the Priests

By Joash's 23rd year, the priests have not repaired the temple. Joash calls Jehoiada and orders them to stop receiving silver and to give it over for the repairs.

2 Kings 12:6-8

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