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Tuesday May 6, 2025
I will honor those who honor me (1 Sam. 2:30).
Jehovah saw to it that the good things that the high priest Jehoiada did were written in his Word as an example to us. (Rom. 15:4) And when Jehoiada died, he received a very special honor: “he was buried in the City of David with the kings, because he had done good in Israel in relation to the true God and his house” (2 Chron. 24:15, 16). The story about Jehoiada helps us all to fear God more. Elders can follow his example by remaining vigilant to loyally protect God's flock (Acts 20:28). Older brothers can learn that if they fear Jehovah and are loyal, he can count on them to do his will. Young people can note how Jehovah treated Jehoiada and treat older brothers with dignity and respect, especially those who have a long history of faithful service (Prov. 16:31). And finally, let us loyally support those who lead us and obey them (Heb. 13:17). w23.06 17 paras. 14, 15.
What honor did Jehoiada receive for having honored Jehovah?
Jehovah had said, “I will honor those who honor me,” and he did so in the case of Jehoiada (1 Sam. 2:30). For example, he saw to it that the good things this high priest did were written in his Word as an example to us (Rom. 15:4). And when Jehoiada died, he received a very special honor: “he was buried in the City of David with the kings, because he had done good in Israel in relation to the true God and his house” (2 Chron. 24:15, 16).
What does the story of Jehoiada teach us? (See also images).
The story about Jehoiada helps us all to fear God more. Elders can follow his example by remaining vigilant to loyally protect God's flock (Acts 20:28). Older brothers can learn that if they fear Jehovah and are loyal, he can count on them to do his will. it does not exclude them. Young people can note how Jehovah treated Jehoiada and treat older brothers with dignity and respect, especially those who have a long history of faithful service (Prov. 16:31). And finally, we can all learn a lesson from the heads of the fathers' houses and the Levites: we must loyally support and obey those who lead us (Heb. 13:17).
How did Jehoash show that he was spiritually weak?
As a young man, King Jehoash strove to please Jehovah through the good influence of Jehoiada (2 Kings 12:2). But after Jehoiada's death, Jehoash listened to apostate princes. As a result, he and the people “became serving the sacred poles and the idols” (2 Chron. 24:4, 17, 18). Although this hurt Jehovah greatly, “he kept sending them prophets to bring them back.” But “they refused to listen.” They did not even pay attention to Jehoiada's son, Zechariah, who was a prophet and priest, and was also Jehoash's cousin. And, as if that were not enough, Jehoash had Zechariah killed even though he owed his life to his family. How ungrateful! (2 Chron. 22:11; 24:19-22).
How did Jehoash end?
Jehoash stopped fearing God, and he paid dearly for it, because just as Jehovah had said: “Those who despise me will be treated with contempt” (1 Sam. 2:30). Some time later, a Syrian army that was “short of men” defeated Jehoash’s army, which was “very large,” and he was “seriously wounded.” When the Syrians withdrew, Jehoash's own servants killed him for murdering Zechariah. And because he was so bad, they didn't even bury him “in the graves of kings” (2 Chron. 24:23-25; see the “son of Barachiah” study note in Matthew 23:35).
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