Joe: Alright, so what's going on in 2 Kings 12?

Bible Expert: Well, 2 Kings 12 is all about the reign of King Joash of Judah. He was a good king who was devoted to the Lord, and he was very successful in restoring the temple.

Joe: Wow, that's really impressive. What did he do to restore the temple?

Bible Expert: Well, he repaired all the parts of the temple that were damaged and he also ordered that the priests and Levites be given the money and supplies they needed to keep the temple up and running.

Joe: That's awesome. So what else happened during his reign?

Bible Expert: Well, he also fought against the Ammonites and was successful in defeating them. He also ordered that the temple be cleansed from all the idols and pagan practices that had been going on there.

Joe: Wow, that's really impressive. So what happened after that?

Bible Expert: Well, after that, Joash died, and his son Amaziah took the throne. He was also a good king who was devoted to the Lord, but he wasn't as successful as his father in restoring the temple.