Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Jehu is King of Israel when Joash becomes King of Judah in 2 Kings 12. Joash followed the Lord but did not remove the high places and the people continued to worship idols. They accepted money for repairs of the Temple.

As happened many times before, the King of Judah, Joash, does not ask Jehovah to protect the country. The Arameans capture Gath and turn to Jerusalem. Instead of trusting the Lord to protect them, he buys off the enemy. He was assassinated by Jozabad and Jehozabad, two of his officials. his son, Amaziah succeeded him.

Samaria is still the capital of the northern kingdom in 2 Kings 13. Jehoahaz becomes King of Israel and continues like his predecessors. The Arameans are still ruling the Israelites. The King of Israel asks for Jehovah’s help and it is granted, but nothing changes in their worship. When he dies, his son, Jehoash becomes King of Israel.

While he is in power Elisha dies and King Jehoash visits before his death. God allows His assistance to the northern kingdom, but only for the time and area that the King has faith for. Another story of the resurrection power of Yahweh through His prophet even after he is dead is told. His sixteen years of rule is nothing to brag about or report here and when he dies, Jeroboam succeeds him to the throne.

After years of neglect, the Lord’s house needed distinct improvements. In 2 Chronicles 24 Joash repairs the Temple. A tax was collected to make these changes. The tax money was distributed directly to the workers.

Often the loss of a mentor or spiritual advisor changes the dynamic of the leader. The priest, Jehoiada, that was instrumental in Joash’s coronation dies. He stops following Jehovah and Judah does the same. The priest’s son, Zechariah, confronts the King and is murdered for his trouble. Yahweh will see that proper punishment is given.

Once again, the Aramean’s attack the southern kingdom. An injured Joash is assassinated in his bed. Amaziah, his son follows him as monarch.

©Copyright 2020 by Charles Kensinger

Jehu is King of Israel when Joash becomes King of Judah in 2 Kings 12. Joash followed the Lord but did not remove the high places and the people continued to worship idols. They accepted money for repairs of the Temple.

As happened many times before, the King of Judah, Joash, does not ask Jehovah to protect the country. The Arameans capture Gath and turn to Jerusalem. Instead of trusting the Lord to protect them, he buys off the enemy. He was assassinated by Jozabad and Jehozabad, two of his officials. his son, Amaziah succeeded him.

Samaria is still the capital of the northern kingdom in 2 Kings 13. Jehoahaz becomes King of Israel and continues like his predecessors. The Arameans are still ruling the Israelites. The King of Israel asks for Jehovah’s help and it is granted, but nothing changes in their worship. When he dies, his son, Jehoash becomes King of Israel.

While he is in power Elisha dies and King Jehoash visits before his death. God allows His assistance to the northern kingdom, but only for the time and area that the King has faith for. Another story of the resurrection power of Yahweh through His prophet even after he is dead is told. His sixteen years of rule is nothing to brag about or report here and when he dies, Jeroboam succeeds him to the throne.

After years of neglect, the Lord’s house needed distinct improvements. In 2 Chronicles 24 Joash repairs the Temple. A tax was collected to make these changes. The tax money was distributed directly to the workers.

Often the loss of a mentor or spiritual advisor changes the dynamic of the leader. The priest, Jehoiada, that was instrumental in Joash’s coronation dies. He stops following Jehovah and Judah does the same. The priest’s son, Zechariah, confronts the King and is murdered for his trouble. Yahweh will see that proper punishment is given.

Once again, the Aramean’s attack the southern kingdom. An injured Joash is assassinated in his bed. Amaziah, his son follows him as monarch.

©Copyright 2020 by Charles Kensinger