21 [a](A)Jehoash was seven years old when he became king.

Jehoash (Joash) Reigns over Judah

12 In the seventh year of Jehu, [b](B)Jehoash became king, and he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all his days that Jehoiada the priest instructed him. Only (C)the high places did not end; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.

Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 11:21 Ch 12:1 in Heb; Jehoash is another spelling of Joash in Heb
  2. 2 Kings 12:1 Jehoash is another spelling of Joash in Heb

Judah’s King Joash

21 [a]Joash[b](A) was seven years old when he became king.(B) 12 In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king and reigned 40 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah, who was from Beer-sheba.(C) Throughout the time Jehoiada(D) the priest instructed(E) him, Joash did what was right in the Lord’s sight.(F) Yet the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.(G)

Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 11:21 2Kg 12:1 in Hb
  2. 2 Kings 11:21 = The Lord Has Bestowed