2 Kings 12:4

And Jehoash said, &c. — Remembering that he owed his preservation and restoration to the temple, and that he was made by God the guardian of his temple, he now takes care to repair it. Dedicated things — The money which had been either formerly or lately vowed or dedicated to the service of God and... [ Continue Reading ]

2 Kings 12:20

And slew Joash — We are told, in the Chronicles, that his murdering the prophet, Jehoiada's son, was the provocation. In this, how unrighteous so ever they were, yet the Lord was righteous. And this was not the only time, that he let even kings know, it was at their peril, if they touched his anoint... [ Continue Reading ]

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