1. Joash became king of Judah. It was in the seventh year of Jehu's rule. Joash ruled in Jerusalem for 40 years. His mother's name was Zibiah. She was from Beersheba.
2. Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. He lived that way as long as the priest Jehoiada was teaching him.
3. But the high places weren't removed. The people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.