But it was so, that in the three and twentieth year of king Jehoash the priests had not repaired the breaches of the house.
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Interpretation
It is a great mercy to young people, especially to all young men of rank, like Jehoash, to have those about them who will instruct them to do what is right in the sight of the Lord; and they do wisely and well for themselves, when willing to be counselled and ruled. The temple was out of repair; Jehoash orders the repair of the temple.
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This thought runs through 2 Kings 12:4-8.
Glossary
- Jehoash Person
- Jehovah-given. (1. ) The son of King Ahaziah. While yet an infant, he was saved from the general massacre of the family by his aunt Jehosheba, and was apparently the only surviving descendant of Solomon.