2 Kings 12:21

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 12:21

For Jozachar the son of Shimeath ,.... Said to be an Ammonitess, and this man's name Zabad, 2 Chronicles 24:26 , and Jehozabad the son of Shomer, his servants ; who is said in the same place to be the son of Shimrith a Moabitess: these smote him, and he died ; justly did he fall by the hands of such persons for his idolatry: and they buried him with his fathers in the city of David ; but not in the sepulchres of the kings, because of his idolatry and murder of a priest of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:21

For Jozachar - This person is called Zabad in 2 Chronicles 24:26 ; and Shimeath his mother is said to be an Ammonitess, as Jehozabad is said to be the son, not of Shomer, but of Shimrith, a Moabitess. They buried him with his fathers in the city of David - But they did not bury him in the sepulchres of the kings; this is supposed to express the popular disapprobation of his conduct. Thus ended a reign full of promise and hope in the beginning, but profligate,... 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 12:21

For Jozachar the son of Shimeath ; called in Chronicles "Zabad," probably through a corruption of the text. His mother, Shimeath, was, according to Chronicles ( 2 Chronicles 24:26 ), an Ammonitess. And Jehozabad the son of Shomer. For "Shomer" we have in Chronicles "Shimrith," which is the feminine form of "Shomer," and we are told that she was a Moabitess. The Jews were at all times fond of taking wives from Moab and Ammon ( Ruth 1:4 ; 1 Kings 11:1 ; Ezra 9:1 , Ezra 9:2 ; ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

True worship restored in Judah (12:1-21)Under the influence of Jehoiada, Joash encouraged the worship of Yahweh (12:1-3). But his project for repairing the temple (damaged by Athaliah and her followers; 2 Chronicles 24:7) was hindered by the priests. They lacked enthusiasm and were inefficient, and possibly dishonest, in handling the finances (4-8). Joash therefore separated the funds for the priests’ personal use from the funds for the temple repairs, and placed the latter under the... read more

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