2 Kings 11:21-12:3

New International Reader's Version

²¹ Joash was seven years old when he became king.

Joash Repairs the Temple

12 Joash became king of Judah. It was in the seventh year of Jehu’s rule. Joash ruled in Jerusalem for 40 years. His mother’s name was Zibiah. She was from Beersheba. ² Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. Joash lived that way as long as Jehoiada the priest was teaching him. ³ But the high places weren’t removed. The people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.