12:13-18
The people who carried out the work were trustworthy and honest. Things go a lot more smoothly and efficiently when people can be trusted. The priests also received their rightful portion. We then see a darker side of Joash. Hazael eventually attacked and captured Gath, and then turned his attention to Jerusalem. Joash sought to address the situation by buying off Hazael with the sacred objects. Outwardly this tactic worked.
12:19-21
Joash’s officials conspired against him and killed him. Joash was succeeded by Amaziah. Israel did not recognise a good king when they had one. The supreme example of this is the treatment of Jesus.
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