Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary
2 Kings 12 - Introduction
A.M. 3126. B.C. 878.
Jehoash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada, 2 Kings 12:1. He gives orders for repairing the temple, 2 Kings 12:4. Diverts Hazael from Jerusalem by a present of the sacred treasures, 2 Kings 12:17; 2 Kings 12:18. He is slain by his servants, and succeeded by Amaziah.