Translations
Modern
Joash was seven years old when he became king.
Traditional
Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign.
Literal
Jehoash was a son of seven years in his reigning.
Latin
Septemque annorum erat Joas, cum regnare cœpisset.
Original
Hebrew
English
Joash was seven years old when he became king.
Notes
The record of Joash's reign follows a typical format:
It describes when he became king (2 Kings 11:21–12:3)
It tells about his royal activities (2 Kings 12:4–18)
It gives the closing notice of his reign (2 Kings 12:19–21).
The main focus is Joash’s efforts to repair the temple of the Lord (2 Kings 12:4–16). Later, when the army of Aram [the Arameans] invaded, Joash took treasures from the temple and gave them away to protect his city (2 Kings 12:17–18).
Events
Parallels
People
Joash: King of Judah, son of Ahaziah
Glossary
Ahaziah Athaliah Family Life and Relations Jehoash Jehoiada Kings, Books of First and Second Temple
Topics
Joash: (Son of Ahaziah and King of Judah): Anointed King by the Priest, Jehoiada Prophecies Concerning Israel: Jehoash Succeeds Athaliah