The Chronicler presents Joash’s reign in two parts, based on his idea of justice. First, the king shows obedience to the law of Moses, guided by the priest Jehoiada (1-14a). Then, he turns to idol worship and murder under the influence of the nobility, leading to his death at the hands of Jehoiada’s followers (14b-27). The turning point is Jehoiada’s death; while he was alive, Joash did what was right in the Lord’s eyes (2). The public stoning of Prophet Azariah signifies the king’s rejection of God’s word (20ff).