Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. – 2 Kings 11:21
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Jehu had destroyed all of Ahab’s descendants in Israel including Ahaziah the king. Athaliah, the queen mother, used the occasion to take power for herself. She reigned over the land for six years. She was a bad influence on both her husband and her son, Ahaziah. She tried to destroy all of David’s household.
But Jehosheba, Joash’s aunt and the wife of Jehoiada, the high priest, saved him and hid him in the temple for six years (2 Chronicles 22:11). This little-known woman had an important place in God’s plan for the ages. Through her courage and ingenuity, she preserved the royal line of David through which the Messiah would come.
Jehoiada, a godly man, was concerned with restoring the throne to the line of David. He carefully prepared for the dramatic moment when Joash was revealed. He presented the young king Joash, to the people amidst great security. Joash was introduced and anointed and presented with a copy of the Law of God as was required for a king (Deuteronomy 17:18). The people joyfully accepted him.
One reason Athaliah was able to reign for six years was because no one knew of any other alternative. Many people live under the reign of Satan today because they don’t really know there is a legitimate King ready to take reign in their lives.
Evil people like Athaliah will begin their work, but God can always raise up a courageous Jehosheba.
Would you be a Jehosheba, for the Lord?
Lord, give me courage and a willing heart to take risks for you, I pray.
Extended Reading — 2 Kings 9-11
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