This continues the story of what happens after Joash, the son of King Azahiah, was hidden in the temple after all King Azahiah's other descendants were killed.

## In the seventh year ##

"In the seventh year of Athaliah's reign" or "In year 7 of Athaliah's reign" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])

## Jehoiada ##

the high priest (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## Carites ##

This is the name of a particular group of the royal guards.

## brought them to himself ##

Jehoiada, the high priest, had these military men report to him at the temple.

## Then he showed them the king's son ##

Jehoiada revealed to them that Joash, King Azahiah's son, was still alive.