KJV ORIGINAL
And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jehoash did what was right in the LORD's eyes for as long as Jehoiada the priest taught and guided him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that King Jehoash lived righteously and pleased God, but only while he had the wise priest Jehoiada as his mentor and guide.
📚 Historical Context
Jehoash became king of Judah at age seven after his grandmother Athaliah was overthrown, and he ruled for 40 years (835-796 BC). Jehoiada the priest had hidden young Jehoash from Athaliah's murderous purge and later orchestrated his coronation. The phrase 'all his days wherein Jehoiada instructed him' hints that Jehoash's faithfulness may have wavered after Jehoiada's influence ended.
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