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Joash , Boy King. Athaliah Deposed. The Bible does not treat her as a queen. No length of reign given No characterization of reign given No history of what occurred during her reign is given. The fact of her reign is acknowledged, but never recognized. Jehoiada’s Restoration.
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Athaliah Deposed • The Bible does not treat her as a queen. • No length of reign given • No characterization of reign given • No history of what occurred during her reign is given. • The fact of her reign is acknowledged, but never recognized.
Jehoiada’s Restoration • Restored Davidic king to throne. (2 Chron. 23:3) • Restored the worship of God • Made a covenant between the people and God that they would be His people. (2 Kings 11:17 & 2 Chron. 23:16) • Restored the Temple offices, or officers, as appointed by David (2 Chron. 23:18) • Reinstituted the cleanliness laws (2 Chron. 23:19) • Led the people to destroy the temple of Baal and kill the priest of Baal. (2 Kings 11:18 & 2 Chron. 23:17)
Lessons from Joash • Stand stedfast in the Lord (Heb. 3:14, 1 Cor. 15:58, 1 Pet. 5:8-9) • Evil Companions (1 Cor. 15:33)