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Raw Blame History

brought out the king's son Joash

Jehoiada brought king Ahaziah's son out from the temple apartment where he had been in hiding.

gave him the covenant decrees

"presented him with the book of the law"

anointed him

"poured some olive oil on Joash's head"

clapped their hands

A sign of the happiness of the people at the anointing of the new king.