Although Joash has already played a role in the narrative, it is in chapter 24 that the account of Joash begins properly, with his accession summary note in 24:1–3. Joash’s reign is divided into two phases: the first (24:4–16), during Jehoiada’s lifetime, is the righteous phase, and the second (24:17–22), after Jehoiada’s death, unrighteous. Second Chronicles 24:3 focuses particular attention on Jehoiada’s choice of wives for Joash, an important topic in light of the previous crisis created by Jehoshaphat’s unwise intermarriage with the northern royal house. Joash’s reforms during the lifetime of Jehoiada (24:4–14) are focused on the restoration of the temple, a necessi…