And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla.
What does 2 Kings 12:20 mean?
Let us review the character of Jehoash, and consider what we may learn from it. When we see what a sad conclusion there was to so promising a beginning, it ought to make us seek into our spiritual declinings.
Key themes
HopeJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness
Read with
Keep this verse inside 2 Kings 12:19-21 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- Joash Person
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Whom Jehovah bestowed. (1. ) A contracted form of Jehoash, the father of Gideon ( Judg. 6:11 , 29; 8:13, 29, 32). (2. ) One of the Benjamite archers who joined David at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:3 ).
- Beth-millo Place
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Biblical structure. Modern identification: Tell Balatah.
- Silla Place
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Biblical fortification. Modern identification: Jerusalem.