2 Chron. 24:1–27 Loosely adapted from 2 Kings 11:21–12:21, supplemented with the Chronicler’s own material (see 2 Chron. 24:27).
2 Chron. 24:2 Joash did what was right. See note on 2 Kings 12:2–3.
2 Chron. 24:3 got for him two wives. Jehoiada acts to ensure that the Davidic line will continue after being nearly destroyed by Athaliah.
2 Chron. 24:4 restore. Athaliah and her family had defiled and damaged the temple (v. 7).
2 Chron. 24:5–6, 9 repair the house of your God. See note on 2 Kings 12:4–5.
2 Chron. 24:8–11 all the people rejoiced and brought their tax. See 1 Chron. 29:6–9. The Chronicler wants his readers to see God’s service at the temple not as a burden but as a joyful duty (see Ex. 36:2–7).
2 Chron. 24:14 The revival of temple worship lasted all the days of Jehoiada. After Jehoiada dies and is no longer there to guide him, Joash becomes spiritually unfaithful.
2 Chron. 24:15–22 Jehoiada’s burial among the kings is unique for a high priest. the king listened to them. Without Jehoiada’s influence, Joash follows evil advice.
2 Chron. 24:23–27 Judah’s defeat by the smaller Syrian army is a sign of divine judgment.
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