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Boy-king of Judah
Joash (Judah)
Divided Kingdom
Life
Crowned at age seven; repaired the temple while Jehoiada lived. After the priest's death, turned to idolatry, killed Zechariah son of Jehoiada, and was assassinated by his servants.
Key Facts
- Wall-priest temple-repair chest
- Killed for killing Zechariah
Why this matters
Faith borrowed from a mentor cannot sustain a heart.