Lyrics · 2 Chronicles
Joash Hidden in the House
2 Chronicles 21:1-24:14
[Verse 1]
Jehoram receives Jehoshaphat's kingdom and kills his brothers and princes.
Edom and Libnah revolt as Jehoram makes high places and leads Judah astray.
Philistines and Arabians invade and carry away the royal family except the youngest son.
Ahaziah follows his mother's counsel and the house of Ahab.
[Pre-Chorus]
The doors were shut, the sentence had been sealed,
Then one brave step brought hidden things revealed.
[Chorus]
Joash Hidden in the House, the chamber held its breath,
A sealed decree could turn a realm to death.
Yet courage crossed the threshold of the throne,
And hidden providence made justice known.
[Verse 2]
Jehoiada gathers captains, Levites, and chiefs into covenant.
Armed guards surround Joash with David's weapons.
The child receives crown and testimony and is proclaimed king.
Jehoiada renews covenant among God, king, and people.
[Bridge]
Temple worship, singers, gates, and royal procession are restored.
Seven-year-old Joash does right throughout Jehoiada's lifetime.
A contribution chest gathers abundant money for temple repair.
Workmen faithfully restore the house, vessels return, and offerings continue.
[Final Chorus]
Joash Hidden in the House, the chamber held its breath,
A sealed decree could turn a realm to death.
Yet courage crossed the threshold of the throne,
And hidden providence made judgment known.
[Outro]
The gate stood open after fear had fled.
Justice remembered every word that had been said.

