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HomeBible Commentary2 ChroniclesChapter 242 Chronicles 24:17

2 Chronicles 24:17 meaning

Joash, the king of Judah, initially enjoyed a successful reign, thanks largely to the influence of his guardian, Jehoiada, the high priest. During this period, Joash restored the temple and fostered a return to proper worship. However, following Jehoiada's death, Joash succumbed to the pressures of idolatry and apostasy. He not only abandoned the worship of Yahweh but also participated in the worship of Baal, demonstrating a troubling shift in allegiance that would haunt him until the end of his life. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals how God's warnings through prophets were rejected by the people.

Other Relevant Commentaries:

  • Jeremiah 38:17-23 meaning. Jeremiah exhorted Zedekiah to surrender to Babylon for the city’s survival, warning that disobedience would lead to ruin, captivity, and the downfall of Jerusalem.
  • Genesis 13:16-18 meaning. God reminds Abram of the promise to give him numerous descendants and reaffirms the length and breadth of the land that will be theirs. Abram moves to Hebron and builds an altar.
  • Isaiah 25:2-5 meaning. Isaiah prophesies about the future doom of "the city" by means of the prophetic past tense. This proud city who opposed God and oppressed His people will be defeated. The strong kingdoms of the world will gape in reverent awe at what the LORD of Hosts has done to it. The weak will rejoice in the LORD’s liberation of them.