Verse 1. Joash was seven years old] As he was hidden six years in the temple, and was but seven when he came to the throne, he could have been but one year old when he was secreted by his aunt; see on chap. xxii. 10.
Verses 1-14 - Joash is more zealous about the repair of the temple than Jehoiad himself. It is easier to build temples, than to be temples to God. But the repairing of places for publicworship is a good work, which all should promote. And many a good work would be done that now lie undone, if active men would put it forward.
