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

• 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)