KJV ORIGINAL
And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
His own servants plotted against him and killed Joash at the house of Millo, on the road that goes down to Silla.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that King Joash was assassinated by his own trusted servants in a conspiracy against him.
📚 Historical Context
King Joash of Judah had ruled for 40 years and initially followed God faithfully, even repairing the temple. However, after the death of the priest Jehoiada who had guided him, Joash turned away from God and even ordered the killing of Jehoiada's son Zechariah. This assassination was likely God's judgment for Joash's apostasy and murderous actions in his later years.
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