JOAS (having descended from his throne)
God, who behold'st my trouble, my affliction,
O turn her maledictions far from me,
And never suffer their accomplishment.
Sooner than Joas forget Thee, may he die!


JOAD.
Call forth the people, let them see their king,
That in his power they may renew their faith.
King, people, priests, come, full of gratitude,
Confirm the covenant with Jacob's God:
And, struck with sacred awe at our ill deeds,
Engage ourselves anew to Him with oaths.
Abner, resume your place beside your prince.