1 Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother was Zibiah from Beersheba.
2 Joash did what was pleasing in the lord’s sight throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.
3 Jehoiada chose two wives for Joash, and he had sons and daughters.
4 At one point Joash decided to repair and restore the Temple of the lord.