Jehoash begins his reign well due to the godly influence of the priest, Jehoiada. Jehoash even begins to show some maturity perhaps even exceeding Jehoiada's. Tragically though, at Jehoiada’s death, Jehoash listens to ungodly counsel and pursues other gods.  His one great achievement, the restoration of the temple, ends up being emptied due to his sin.