1 Joash became king of Judah in Jehu’s seventh year as king of Israel. Joash ruled for 40 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah. She was from Beersheba.

2 Joash did what the Lord said was right all the time Jehoiada the priest taught him.

3 But the places where false gods were worshiped were not removed. The people still made sacrifices and burned incense there.