KJV ORIGINAL
And Jehoiada took for him two wives; and he begat sons and daughters.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jehoiada chose two wives for him, and he had sons and daughters.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Jehoiada arranged marriages for King Joash, and Joash had children through these marriages.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the high priest Jehoiada arranging marriages for the young King Joash of Judah, whom he had rescued as a baby and raised in the temple. In ancient Israel, having multiple wives was culturally acceptable for kings, and it was important for rulers to have children to continue the royal lineage. Jehoiada was acting as Joash's mentor and guardian, ensuring the king would have heirs to secure the kingdom's future.
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