What is happening here?
Joash begins reigning at seven and does right while Jehoiada instructs him, though the high places remain. He orders temple repairs, but the original collection system fails to produce adequate progress. A more direct system is established: money placed in a chest is counted and given to faithful workers. Later Hazael of Syria threatens Jerusalem, and Joash sends sacred and royal treasures to turn him away. Joash is eventually assassinated by his servants.
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