24:17-22
Things deteriorated after the death of Jehoiada, the temple was abandoned, and worshipped Asherah poles and idols instead. The Lord sent prophets to warn them, but the prophets were not listened to. Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada, spoke clearly to the people, but instead of listening they stoned him to death, even on the orders of the king.Zechariah issued a rebuke to the king before breathing his last. This is a sad demise of Joash.
24:23-28
The army of Aram marched against Joash and killed all the leaders. Israel lost because they had abandoned the Lord. Joash was severely wounded and died. His son Amaziah succeeded him as king.
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