2 Kings 12:20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 12:17-21

When Joash had revolted from God and become both an idolater and a persecutor the hand of the Lord went out against him, and his last state was worse than his first. I. His wealth and honour became an easy prey to his neighbours. Hazael, when he had chastised Israel (2 Kgs. 10:32), threatened Judah and Jerusalem likewise, took Gath, a strong city (2 Kgs. 12:17), and thence intended to march with his forces against Jerusalem, the royal city, the holy city, but whose defence, on account of its... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 12:20

And his servants arose ,.... This was after he had slain Zechariah the son of Jehoiada, who reproved him for his idolatry; and after a second expedition of the king of Syria, who came to Jerusalem, and spoiled it, and left Jehoash diseased, as is recorded in 2 Chronicles 24:23 , and made a conspiracy ; not to get the kingdom into their hands, for his son succeeded him, but to avenge the death of Zechariah: and slew Jehoash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla ; these... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:20

The house of Millo - Was a royal palace, built by David; (see 2 Samuel 5:9 ;); and Silla is supposed to be the name of the road or causeway that led to it. Millo was situated between the old city of Jerusalem, and the city of David. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

THE REIGN OF JOASH . THE REPAIR OF THE TEMPLE . WAR OF JOASH WITH HAZAEL , AND HIS DEATH BY A CONSPIRACY . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

The history of Joash. "In the seventh year," etc. The whole story of Joash is soon told. He was a son of Ahaziah, and the only one of his children who escaped the murderous policy of Athaliah. "It would seem that this child, whom the pity and affection of a pious aunt (Jehosheba) had preserved, was the only surviving male representative of the line of Solomon. Jehoram, his grandfather, who married Athaliah, in order to strengthen his position on the throne, slew all his brethren, and all his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:17-21

The last days of Joash. He began well, but ended badly. The close of the reign of Joash is a melancholy contrast to its beginning. In a most remarkable way preserved, by the providence of God and the kindness of a God-fearing woman, from the massacre of his brothers; then kept safe in the house of the Lord for six years of his helpless childhood;—one would think he would never have forgotten how much he owed to the watchful care and goodness of God. He had been surrounded with good... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:17-21

Dark days for Judah. The reign of Joash began with bright promise, but ended in gloom and tribulation. It furnishes another instance of the evil consequences of forsaking God. I. JOASH 'S APOSTASY . Of this a fuller account is given in the Book of Chronicles than here, though the statement in 2 Kings 12:2 , "Joash did right all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him," already hints at a falling away after Jehoiada's death. From Chronicles we learn the nature of his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:19-21

The close of the reign of Joash—his murder by his servants . Again the narrative of Kings is to be supplemented by that of Chronicles. From Chronicles we learn that, before the withdrawal of the Syrians, Joash had fallen into a severe illness, which confined him to his apartment ( 2 Chronicles 24:25 ). This gave opportunity for conspiracy. Among the courtiers were two, perhaps more, whom the fate of Zechariah had grieved, and who were probably opposed to the entire series of later... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:20

And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy. By "his servants" officers of his household are probably intended, attendants whose position would give them ready access to his person. And slew Joash in the house of Millo. Joash had probably transferred his residence to "the house of Mille."—the great fortress built by David ( 2 Samuel 5:9 ) and Solomon ( 1 Kings 9:15 , 1 Kings 9:24 ) in Jerusalem—for greater security during the siege; and, being there prostrated by sickness, could not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 12:20

A conspiracy - Compare the marginal reference Joash, either from a suspicion of intended treason, or from some other unknown cause, took up his abode in the fortress of Millo 1 Kings 9:24. This conspiracy was connected with religion. Soon after the death of Jehoiada, Joash had apostatised; had renewed the worship of Baal; and, despite of many prophetic warnings, had persisted in his evil courses, even commanding Zechariah to be slain when he rebuked them 2 Chronicles 24:18-27. The conspirators,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 12:17-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 12:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:20

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:17-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:17-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:19-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 12:20

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