1. In the seventh year of the reign of King Jehu of Israel, Joash became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for forty years. His mother was Zibiah from the city of Beersheba.
2. Throughout his life he did what pleased the Lord, because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
3. However, the pagan places of worship were not destroyed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.