## brought out the king's son Joash ##

Jehoiada, the high priest, brought king Ahaziah's son, Joash, out from the temple apartment where he had been raised in hiding.

## gave him the covenant decrees ##

"presented him with the book of the law"

## clapped their hands ##

Clapping their hands was a sign of the happiness of the people at the anointing of the new king.