And Jehoiada took for him two wives; and he begat sons and daughters.
And Jehoiada chose two wives for him, and he had sons and daughters.
This verse tells us that Jehoiada arranged marriages for King Joash, and Joash had children through these marriages.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, King Joash of Judah became king as a young child after being hidden and protected from his grandmother Athaliah, who had tried to eliminate the royal line. Jehoiada, the high priest, played a key role in crowning Joash and guiding his rule, including arranging his marriages to ensure stability and succession. This reflects the ancient Israelite custom where trusted advisors often managed personal affairs of rulers to secure political and familial alliances.
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