Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.
After Jehoiada died, the leaders of Judah came and bowed down to the king. Then the king listened to what they had to say.
This verse shows how King Joash began listening to bad advisors after his wise mentor Jehoiada died, marking the beginning of his spiritual downfall.
📚 Historical Context
Jehoiada was the high priest who had protected young Joash from Queen Athaliah's murderous reign and guided him as a godly king for many years. After Jehoiada's death at age 130, the princes of Judah - likely those who had been suppressed during the religious reforms - saw an opportunity to influence the now-unguarded king. This marked a turning point where Joash abandoned the worship of God and returned to idolatry.
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