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2 Kings 12:18 · KJV

"And Jehoash king of Judah took all the hallowed things that Jehoshaphat, and Jehoram, and Ahaziah, his fathers, kings of Judah, had dedicated, and his own hallowed things, and all the gold that was found in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and in the king's house, and sent it to Hazael king of Syria: and he went away from Jerusalem."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16The trespass money and sin money was not brought into the house of the LORD: it was the priests'.
17Then Hazael king of Syria went up, and fought against Gath, and took it: and Hazael set his face to go up to Jerusalem.
18And Jehoash king of Judah took all the hallowed things that Jehoshaphat, and Jehoram, and Ahaziah, his fathers, kings of Judah, had dedicated, and his own hallowed things, and all the gold that was found in the treasures of the house of the LORD, and in the king's house, and sent it to Hazael king of Syria: and he went away from Jerusalem.
19And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
20And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to pressures in your life to compromise your values?

2

What does it mean for you to trust God during difficult decisions?

3

When have you had to make a tough choice for the sake of peace?

Life Application

decision-making

Reflect on your values when faced with difficult choices. Seek guidance through prayer or counsel.

trust

Practice trusting God in your financial decisions, knowing He provides for your needs.

People in This Verse

HazaelOT

A servant of King Ben-hadad who later became king of Syria. His actions were pivotal in the history of Israel and its conflicts with Aram.

First appearance: 1 Kings 19:15

JehoashOT

King of Judah who began his reign at a young age and was influenced by the high priest Jehoiada. He is known for restoring the temple and the worship of Yahweh.

First appearance: 2 Kings 11:2

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of Judah, central to the nation's religious and political life.

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