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His mother&#8217s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. <a href="/nlt/2_kings/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Joash began to rule over Judah in the seventh year of King Jehu’s reign in Israel. He reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother was Zibiah from Beersheba. <a href="/esv/2_kings/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <a href="/bsb/2_kings/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. <a href="/kjv/2_kings/12.htm">King James Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/12.htm">New King James Version</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash became king, and he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <a href="/nasb/2_kings/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother&#8217s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <a href="/lsb/2_kings/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <a href="/amp/2_kings/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu [king of Israel], Jehoash became king [over Judah], and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <a href="/csb/2_kings/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beer-sheba. <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king and reigned 40 years in Jerusalem. His mother&#8217s name was Zibiah, who was from Beer-sheba. <a href="/asv/2_kings/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> In the seventh year of Jehu began Jehoash to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba. <a href="/cev/2_kings/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joash became king of Judah in Jehu's seventh year as king of Israel, and he ruled 40 years from Jerusalem. His mother Zibiah was from the town of Beersheba. <a href="/erv/2_kings/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> In the seventh year of Jehu began Jehoash to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joash began to rule in Jehu's seventh year as king of Israel, and he ruled for 40 years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah from Beersheba. <a href="/gnt/2_kings/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the seventh year of the reign of King Jehu of Israel, Joash became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for forty years. His mother was Zibiah from the city of Beersheba. <a href="/isv/2_kings/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> ascending to the throne in the seventh year of the reign of Jehu and then reigning for 40 years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Zibiah from Beer-sheba. <a href="/msb/2_kings/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother?s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. <a href="/net/2_kings/12.htm">NET Bible</a> In Jehu's seventh year Jehoash became king; he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah, who was from Beer Sheba. <a href="/nheb/2_kings/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu began Jehoash to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <a href="/wbt/2_kings/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba. <a href="/web/2_kings/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Jehoash began to reign in the seventh year of Jehu, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash has reigned, and he has reigned forty years in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Zibiah of Beer-Sheba, <a href="/ylt/2_kings/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In the seventh year of Jehu reigned hath Jehoash, and forty years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother is Zibiah of Beer-Sheba, <a href="/slt/2_kings/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In the seventh year to Jehu, Jehoash reigned; and forty years he reigned in Jerusalem And his mother's name Zibiah, from the Well of the Oath.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu Joas began to reign: and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Sebia of Bersabee. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash reigned. And he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Zebiah from Beersheba. <a href="/nabre/2_kings/12.htm">New American Bible</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah, from Beer-sheba. <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash began to reign; he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> IN the seventh year of Jehu Joash began to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zobah of Beersheba. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> In the seventh year of Yahu Yoash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years, and the name of his mother was Tsuba of Beersheba.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> In the seventh year of Jehu began Jehoash to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba. <a href="/sep/2_kings/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Joas began to reign in the seventh year of Ju, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem: and his mother's name was Sabia of Bersabee. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/12-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=4056" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/12.htm">Joash Repairs the Temple</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: še·ḇa‘ (Adj-fs) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">In the seventh</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: biš·naṯ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/3058.htm" title="3058: lə·yê·hū (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is He, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and huw'; Jehovah He; Jehu, the name of five Israelites.">of Jehu,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3060.htm" title="3060: yə·hō·w·’āš (N-proper-ms) -- Yah is strong, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and 'esh; Jehovah-fired; Jehoash, the name of two Israelite kings.">Joash</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">became king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: mā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">and he reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/705.htm" title="705: wə·’ar·bā·‘îm (Conj-w:: Number-cp) -- Forty. Multiple of arba'; forty.">forty</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years.</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: ’im·mōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">His mother’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name</a> <a href="/hebrew/6645.htm" title="6645: ṣiḇ·yāh (N-proper-fs) -- Gazelle, mother of Jehoash. For tsbiyah; Tsibjah, an Israelitess.">was Zibiah;</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: mib·bə·’êr (Prep) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">she was from</a> <a href="/hebrew/884.htm" title="884: šā·ḇa‘ (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Well of seven, a place in the Negev. From 'er and sheba'; well of an oath; Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine.">Beersheba.</a> 2And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">2 Chronicles 24:1-2</a> Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. / And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest. <a href="/2_kings/11-21.htm">2 Kings 11:21</a> Joash was seven years old when he became king. <a href="/2_kings/14-1.htm">2 Kings 14:1-3</a> In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done. <a href="/2_kings/11-17.htm">2 Kings 11:17-20</a> Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. / So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD. / He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne, ... <a href="/2_kings/13-1.htm">2 Kings 13:1-2</a> In the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash son of Ahaziah over Judah, Jehoahaz son of Jehu became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria seventeen years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and followed the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them. <a href="/2_kings/15-1.htm">2 Kings 15:1-3</a> In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king of Judah. / He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. <a href="/2_kings/16-1.htm">2 Kings 16:1-2</a> In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. / Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God. <a href="/2_kings/18-1.htm">2 Kings 18:1-3</a> In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. <a href="/2_kings/22-1.htm">2 Kings 22:1-2</a> Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. <a href="/2_kings/23-1.htm">2 Kings 23:1-3</a> Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. / And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD. / So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. <a href="/matthew/1-8.htm">Matthew 1:8-9</a> Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. / Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ... <a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31-32</a> the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon, <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22-23</a> After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised. <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a> And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zibiah of Beersheba.the seventh<a href="/2_kings/9-27.htm">2 Kings 9:27</a> But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot. And they did so at the going up to Gur, which is by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.<a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">2 Kings 11:1,3,4,21</a> And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal… <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">2 Chronicles 24:1</a> Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Zibiah of Beersheba.Jehoash<a href="/2_kings/11-2.htm">2 Kings 11:2</a> But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons which were slain; and they hid him, even him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.<a href="/1_chronicles/3-11.htm">1 Chronicles 3:11</a> Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,Joash <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-3.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-14.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-21.htm">Jehoash</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-21.htm">Jeho'ash</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-36.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-36.htm">Jehu's</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-28.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-21.htm">Joash</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-26.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-21.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-3.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-36.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-17.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-4.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Zibiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Zib'iah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/23-8.htm">Beersheba</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-8.htm">Beer-Sheba</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-23.htm">Forty</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-2.htm">Jehoash</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-2.htm">Jeho'ash</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-1.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-8.htm">Jehu's</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-2.htm">Joash</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-2.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-2.htm">Mother's</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-19.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-21.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-10.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-1.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-10.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Zibiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Zib'iah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 12</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/12-1.htm">Jehoash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada</a> 4. <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">He gives order for the repair of the temple</a> 17. <a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">Hazael is diverted from Jerusalem by a present of the hallowed treasures</a> 19. <a href="/2_kings/12-19.htm">Jehoash being slain, Amaziah succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In the seventh year of Jehu This phrase situates the beginning of Joash's reign within the timeline of Jehu's rule over the northern kingdom of Israel. Jehu was known for his zealous eradication of Baal worship, as recorded in <a href="/2_kings/10.htm">2 Kings 10</a>. His reign marked a significant shift in Israel's religious landscape, aligning more closely with the worship of Yahweh, though not entirely eliminating idolatry. The seventh year of Jehu's reign would be around 835 BC, providing a chronological anchor for Joash's ascension.Joash became king Joash, also known as Jehoash, was the son of Ahaziah and the only surviving heir of the Davidic line after Athaliah's massacre of the royal family. His survival and eventual kingship were orchestrated by Jehoiada the priest, who hid him in the temple for six years (<a href="/2_kings/11-2.htm">2 Kings 11:2-3</a>). Joash's rise to the throne represents the preservation of the Davidic covenant, which promised an everlasting dynasty (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>).and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years Joash's reign in Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Judah, lasted four decades, from approximately 835 to 796 BC. This long reign allowed for significant religious reforms, particularly the restoration of the temple, which had fallen into disrepair. The number forty often symbolizes a period of testing or trial in the Bible, as seen in the forty years of Israel's wilderness wanderings (<a href="/numbers/14-33.htm">Numbers 14:33-34</a>).His mother’s name was Zibiah Zibiah, Joash's mother, is mentioned here, highlighting the importance of maternal lineage in the biblical narrative. While little is known about her, her inclusion underscores the role of women in the preservation of the Davidic line. The mention of mothers in the accounts of kings often provides insight into the king's upbringing and potential influences.she was from Beersheba Beersheba, located in the southern part of Judah, was a significant city in biblical history, often associated with the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac (<a href="/genesis/21-31.htm">Genesis 21:31-33, 26</a>:23-33). It served as a cultural and religious landmark, representing the southern boundary of Israel ("from Dan to Beersheba"). Zibiah's origin from Beersheba may indicate a connection to the broader heritage of the patriarchs, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises through the generations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joash.htm">Joash (Jehoash)</a> The central figure in this verse, Joash became king of Judah and reigned for forty years. His reign is significant for the restoration of the temple. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehu.htm">Jehu</a> The king of Israel at the time Joash became king of Judah. His reign marked a period of significant political and religious upheaval in Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/z/zibiah.htm">Zibiah</a> The mother of Joash, mentioned here to provide lineage and background. Her origin from Beersheba is noted, which may indicate her influence or the significance of her heritage. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah where Joash reigned. It is the spiritual and political center of the kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/b/beersheba.htm">Beersheba</a> A city in the southern part of Judah, known for its historical and spiritual significance, often associated with the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a> Joash's reign reminds us of the impact a leader can have on the spiritual direction of a nation. Leaders today should seek to honor God in their decisions and actions. <a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_influence.htm">Heritage and Influence</a> The mention of Zibiah and her origin from Beersheba underscores the influence of family and heritage. We should consider how our backgrounds shape our faith and actions. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_temple.htm">The Role of the Temple</a> Joash's efforts to repair the temple highlight the importance of maintaining places of worship. In our lives, we should prioritize the upkeep of our spiritual "temples"—our hearts and communities. <a href="/topical/l/longevity_in_service.htm">Longevity in Service</a> Joash's forty-year reign suggests the value of perseverance and commitment in serving God. We are encouraged to remain faithful over the long haul. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_early_influences.htm">The Impact of Early Influences</a> Joash's early years were shaped by the priest Jehoiada, illustrating the importance of godly mentorship and guidance in forming a strong foundation of faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 12</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_10_differ_from_1_kings_12.htm">(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_athaliah_miss_joash.htm">2 Kings 11:1: How could Athaliah have overlooked or failed to find Joash if she was determined to kill all royal heirs?</a> <a href="/q/is_joash's_sudden_coronation_credible.htm">2 Kings 11:12: How credible is the sudden public coronation of Joash without Athaliah's prior knowledge?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_elisha's_life.htm">What are the key events in Elisha's life?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XII.THE REIGN OF JEHOASH, OR JOASH. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 24)(1) Forty years.--A common round number. David and Solomon are each said to have reigned forty years.His mother's name.--The author of these short abstracts generally gives this particular in regard to the kings of Judah.Beer-sheba.--A famous Simeonite sanctuary, and resort of pilgrims (<a href="/amos/5-5.htm" title="But seek not Bethel, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba: for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nothing.">Amos 5:5</a>; <a href="/amos/8-14.htm" title="They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, Your god, O Dan, lives; and, The manner of Beersheba lives; even they shall fall, and never rise up again.">Amos 8:14</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - In the seventh year of Jehu. Athaliah began to reign very soon after the accession of Jehu (<a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">2 Kings 11:1</a>), and reigned six full years (ver. 3). The first year of Joash was thus parallel with Jehu's seventh. Jehoash - or Joash, as he is called sometimes in Kings (<a href="/2_kings/11-2.htm">2 Kings 11:2</a>; <a href="/2_kings/13-1.htm">2 Kings 13:1, 10</a>), and always in Chronicles - began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem - the writer of Chronicles (<a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">2 Chronicles 24:1</a>) and Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:8. § 4) agree - and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beersheba. Josephus calls her "Sabia." <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/12-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>In the seventh שֶׁ֤בַע (še·ḇa‘) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number year בִּשְׁנַת־ (biš·naṯ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year of Jehu, לְיֵהוּא֙ (lə·yê·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3058.htm">Strong's 3058: </a> Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelites Joash יְהוֹאָ֔שׁ (yə·hō·w·’āš) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3060.htm">Strong's 3060: </a> Joash -- 'Yah is strong', the name of several Israelites became king, מָלַ֣ךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel and he reigned מָלַ֖ךְ (mā·laḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in Jerusalem בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel forty וְאַרְבָּעִ֣ים (wə·’ar·bā·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_705.htm">Strong's 705: </a> Forty years. שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year His mother’s אִמּ֔וֹ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) name וְשֵׁ֣ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name was Zibiah; צִבְיָ֖ה (ṣiḇ·yāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6645.htm">Strong's 6645: </a> Zibiah -- 'gazelle', mother of Jehoash she was from מִבְּאֵ֥ר (mib·bə·’êr) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> Beersheba. שָֽׁבַע׃ (šā·ḇa‘) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_884.htm">Strong's 884: </a> Beersheba -- 'well of seven', a place in the Negev <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/12-1.htm">2 Kings 12:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-1.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 12:1 In the seventh year of Jehu began (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/11-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 11:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 11:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/12-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 12:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 12:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>