And they made a proclamation. —Literally, uttered a voice (or cry) in Judah. The phrase (nathan qôl…

Everyone must give his half shekel as redemption money, and this had not been brought in.

And they made a proclamation through Judah and Jerusalem
By heralds appointed for the purpose:

Joash is more zealous about the repair of the temple than Jehoiada himself. It is easier to build temples, than to be temples to God. But the repai…