2Ki 11:21, 2Ch 24:1 | TSK

2 Kings 11:21

2 Chronicles 24:1

1 Joash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada. 4 He gives order for the repair of the temple. 15 Jehoiada's death and honourable burial. 17 Joash, falling into idolatry, slays Zechariah the son of Jehoiada. 23 Joash is spoiled by the Syrians, and slain by Zabad and Jehozabad. 27 Amaziah succeeds him. A.M. 3126-3165. B.C. 878-839. Joash.Joash, [Yôwâsh 03101|,] or [Yôâsh ,] is merely an abbreviation of Jehoash, [Yehôw'âsh ,] by the elision of [Hê,] {hay,} and here also of [Vâv,] {wav.} 2Ki 11:21; 12:1 Jehoash. 1Ch 3:11 seven years old.As Joash was hidden six years in the temple, and was but seven when he came to the throne, he could have been but one year old when secreted by his aunt.