All credit for the change in regime must rest with Jehoiada, the priest. He had the foresight and the blessing from God to carry forth his plan and restore the kingdom away from paganism. Joash, who was now 7 years old, was deemed ready to take the throne and he would follow the precepts of the Lord. What made it easier was the fact how hated Athaliah was. Jehoiada would gather a groundswell support and would do it systematically and judiciously so that the new king would be able to ascend to the throne with little incident. The guards that surrounded the newly anointed king would protect him and also seize the hated Athaliah and lead her off where she was killed away from the palace.
Not only was the priests such as Jehoiada tired of the neglect of the Lord, but more importantly, the people were as well. They were in accord with Jehoiada in a change of regime and attitude in the kingdom. The destruction of the temple of Baal as well as the killing of their chief priest was symbolic in the change of attitude and heart that would carry Judah in the coming years.
All in all, decent day yesterday. Tons of rain in the area down here which caused minor flooding and cleaner cars. Hard to believe that up north in NJ there was just minor rain and little incidents. Most of the same down here today and with my late night later I am glad that tonight is just a microwave day. Heading home tomorrow night so I can work out of Princeton on Friday. It will be good to see GG when I get home. It has been awhile.
Praise for today: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Psalm 150: 6
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