Who wanted to kill off David’s royal line in Judah? Athaliah, mother of Ahaziah
Who was hidden for six years? Joash Where? In the temple
Who arranged the guard for the child heir to the throne and crowned him king? Jehoiada the priest
Besides the crown, what else did Jehoiada give Joash? A copy of God’s law
How did the people show their desire to be faithful to God? They tore down the temple of Baal and killed the priest of Baal
What is the condition of the city after Athaliah’s death? Happy and peaceful
How long did Joash do right? As long as Jehoiada lived
How did Joash plan for the temple repairs to be paid? For the priests to collect the money from their constituents
Did this plan work? no
How did Joash change the plan? A central treasury by the altar at the temple
How did the priests survive without pay? From the payment for sin and trespass offerings
What concession did he make to the king of Syria? He gave all he could find in the royal treasuries and the temple treasury to pay him not to attack Jerusalem
How did he die? Two of his servants assassinated him after he became unfaithful
Who took his place? His son Amaziah
How was Jehoahaz better than the other kings of Israel? He humbly asked for God’s help because the oppression by Syria was so great
How was he the same? He kept the golden calf state religion
How large was his army? Ten chariots, 50 horsemen, 10,000 infantry
Who followed Jehoahaz as king of Israel? His son Jehoash
What is the meaning of the king’s expression in 13:14? It is what Elisha said to Elijah when he departed; the king knew Elisha was about to depart as well; he prays for the Lord’s help though Elisha would be gone
What did the arrows represent? God’s arrow of deliverance for Israel from Syria
What happened to a man who was buried in Elisha’s tomb? When his body touched his bones, he came back to life
When was 13:23 written? Before Israel was taken into Assyrian captivity
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