2 Chronicles 23:1-27

2 Chronicles 23:1 Joash. Joash’s rule marks the restoration of the throne from the usurper, Queen Athaliah, to the rightful Davidic king. It also marks Judah’s return to its covenant commitment to the Lord (2 Chronicles 23:16). Spiritual reforms take place in large part through the influence of the high priest Jehoiada, who is Joash’s uncle and becomes his counselor. Things begin going badly, however, after Jehoiada’s death. Joash is the first of three kings (followed by Amaziah and Uzziah) whose reigns begin on a positive note but end in failure or disgrace because they reject godly advice.