The Righteous King Who Stoned a Prophet to Death | Joash | Bible Animated Story

The Righteous King Who Stoned a Prophet to Death | The Story of King Joash
He was saved from death as a baby. A faithful high priest protected him, raised him, and helped him become king. Under that man’s guidance, Joash restored the Temple of the Lord and appeared to be a righteous king. But after his protector died, everything changed.

This is the shocking Bible story of King Joash—the king who ordered the death of Zechariah, the son of the very man who had saved his life.

When Zechariah stood before the people of Judah and rebuked them for abandoning God, Joash did not repent. Instead, he commanded that the prophet be stoned to death in the courtyard of the Lord’s Temple.

As Zechariah died, he cried out: “May the LORD see this and call you to account.”

What happened next revealed the tragic end of a king who forgot the man who had protected him and turned away from the God who had given him his throne.

In this cinematic Bible story, discover:

How Joash survived Athaliah’s deadly attempt to destroy the royal family.

How Jehoiada the high priest helped crown Joash king of Judah.

Why Joash initially restored the Temple of the Lord.

What changed after Jehoiada’s death.

Why Zechariah confronted the king and was sentenced to death.

How Judah suffered defeat and Joash’s reign ended in betrayal.

The powerful biblical warning behind Joash’s tragic downfall.

This is more than the story of a king and a prophet. It is a sobering account of loyalty, spiritual corruption, betrayal, and the danger of turning away from God after once walking in His ways.