A conspiracy - Compare this with the marginal reference. For some unknown reason, possibly a suspicion of treason, Joash took up residence i…

Conclusion of the epitome of the reign, broken off at 2 Kings 12:4.

And his servants arose
This was after he had slain Zechariah the son of Jehoiada, who reproved him for his idolatry;…

Let us review the character of Jehoash, and consider what we may learn from it. When we see what a sad conclusion there was to so promising a begin…