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2 Kings 12:20

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2 Kings 12:20

Verse 20 of 21

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And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goeth down to Silla.

2 Kings 12:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 12:20

Theological / Devotional

Slew Joash. When the Syrians departed “they left him [Joash] in great diseases” (2 Chronicles 24:25), evidently sorely wounded. While Joash was confined to his bed the conspirators slew him. The conspiracy was obviously connected with the king’s apostasy and the base murder of Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada. Joash owed his life and his throne to the faithful high priest. It was an act of base ingratitude to slay the son of his benefactor. So great was the sentiment against Joash that at his death “they buried him not in the sepulchres of the kings” (2 Chronicles 24:25).

Millo. Probably a fortified area in the northern part of the ancient Jebusite city captured by David. David had done much work to strengthen this area (2 Samuel 5:9; 1 Chronicles 11:8), and the main fortification was completed by Solomon (1 Kings 11:27). Joash had probably been confined in this house of Millo chiefly for security reasons.

Silla. This place has not been identified.

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