The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 170: Joash's Downfall (2023)

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Jun 19, 2023
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INSIGHT

Psalm 69 Interpretation

  • Psalm 69 is a prayer for deliverance and foreshadows Jesus' suffering.
  • The psalm expresses a desire to see enemies punished, interpreted as spiritual enemies.
ANECDOTE

Ahaziah's Unfaithfulness

  • King Ahaziah of Israel, after falling ill, inquired of Baal-zebub, god of Ekron, instead of God.
  • Elijah, informed by an angel, condemned Ahaziah's lack of faith, predicting his death.
ANECDOTE

Joash's Reign

  • Joash, influenced by Jehoiada, initially ruled righteously, restoring the temple and worship.
  • After Jehoiada's death, Joash abandoned God, serving idols and facing divine wrath.
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