2 Kings 12
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 25
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.
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People & Context
Joash reigns 40 years, doing right in the eyes of Jehovah under Jehoiada's direction, though the high places are not removed.
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.
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 reigns 40 years, doing right in the eyes of Jehovah under Jehoiada's direction, though the high places are not removed.
2 Kings 12:1-3Joash 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 12:4-5By 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.
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