Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they are written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.
Now regarding his sons, the heavy responsibilities placed on him, and the restoration of God's house, look, these things are written in the historical record of the book of the kings. And his son Amaziah became king after him.
This verse concludes King Joash's story by directing readers to other historical records for more details about his family and accomplishments, while noting that his son Amaziah took over as king.
📚 Historical Context
In the books of Chronicles, which record the history of the kings of Israel and Judah, this verse wraps up the account of King Joash's reign, highlighting his efforts to repair the temple amid various burdens and challenges he faced. Joash had been a reformer early in his rule under the influence of the priest Jehoiada, but his later years saw him turn away from God, leading to his downfall. It also notes that more details about his sons and succession are found in other historical records, with his son Amaziah taking the throne.
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