Johoash/Joash has come to the throne in Judah. What does this mean for God's people? Will it be a good reign or will there be surprising events? Interesting, Johoash takes the throne at 7 years old leading the reader to believe there could be a good future ahead. Certainly the repair of the Temple is a good thing. In the end, however, a surprising turn will take place.

Johoash/Joash has come to the throne in Judah. What does this mean for God's people? Will it be a good reign or will there be surprising events? Interesting, Johoash takes the throne at 7 years old leading the reader to believe there could be a good future ahead. Certainly the repair of the Temple is a good thing. In the end, however, a surprising turn will take place.

The reign of Athaliah ends and the reign of Joash begins in Judah. The mirror images of the judgement upon the Northern Kingdom and the judgement upon the Southern Kingdom have striking correspondence. Joash gives a reason for hope in the future of the South.

The reign of Athaliah ends and the reign of Joash begins in Judah. The mirror images of the judgement upon the Northern Kingdom and the judgement upon the Southern Kingdom have striking correspondence. Joash gives a reason for hope in the future of the South.

Jehu erradicates the prophets of Baal from the Northern Kingdom and receives God's commendation for doing according to what was in God's heart. But still, Jehu does not turn from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat - specifically, worshiping golden calves. Also we spend a little time introducing Athaliah, the only Queen to reign over either Israel or Judah.

Jehu erradicates the prophets of Baal from the Northern Kingdom and receives God's commendation for doing according to what was in God's heart. But still, Jehu does not turn from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat - specifically, worshiping golden calves. Also we spend a little time introducing Athaliah, the only Queen to reign over either Israel or Judah.

Jehu continues to carry out God's judgement against the house of Ahab. But does he go too far?

Jehu continues to carry out God's judgement against the house of Ahab. But does he go to0 far?

Jehu is anointed to carry out the Lord's will in fulfillment of 1 Kings 19:16-17.

Jehu is anointed to carry out the Lord's will in fulfillment of 1 Kings 19:16-17.