Description
Son of Ahaziah; rescued as an infant by his aunt Jehosheba and hidden six years in the temple by the priest Jehoiada. Crowned at seven; reigned forty years (835–796 BC). Restored the temple. After Jehoiada's death, fell into apostasy and ordered the murder of Zechariah son of Jehoiada. Killed in a conspiracy. Distinct from Jehoash of Israel.
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