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He made a covenant with the commanders of units of a hundred: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zikri. <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> In the seventh year of Athaliah’s reign, Jehoiada the priest decided to act. He summoned his courage and made a pact with five army commanders: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zicri. <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> But in the seventh year Jehoiada took courage and entered into a covenant with the commanders of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri. <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri. <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him. <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/23.htm">New King James Version</a> In the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and made a covenant with the captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri. <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now in the seventh year, Jehoiada gathered his courage, and took captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Johanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, and they entered into a covenant with him. <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Johanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, and they entered into a covenant with him. <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Johanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, and they entered into a covenant with him. <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took commanders of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Johanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, and they entered into a covenant with him. <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In the seventh year Jehoiada [the priest] summoned his courage and took the captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Johanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, and they entered into a covenant with him. <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then, in the seventh year, Jehoiada summoned his courage and took the commanders of hundreds into a covenant with him: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri. <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then, in the seventh year, Jehoiada summoned his courage and took the commanders of hundreds into a covenant with him: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri. <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him. <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Ahaziah's son Joash had hidden in the temple for six years, Jehoiada the priest knew that something had to be done. So he made sure he had the support of several army officers. They were Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him. <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In the seventh year of Athaliah's reign, Jehoiada strengthened his position by making an agreement with the company commanders: Azariah, son of Jeroham, Ishmael, son of Jehohanan, Azariah, son of Obed, Maaseiah, son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat, son of Zichri. <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> After waiting six years Jehoiada the priest decided that it was time to take action. He made a pact with five army officers: Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri. <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> Seven years later, Jehoiada mustered up some courage and made a deal with the officers who commanded units of hundreds of soldiers, including Jehoram's son Azariah, Jehochanan's son Ishmael, Obed's son Azariah, Adaiah's son Maaseiah, and Zichri's son Elishaphat. <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds?with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri. <a href="/net/2_chronicles/23.htm">NET Bible</a> In the seventh year Jehoiada made a bold move. He made a pact with the officers of the units of hundreds: Azariah son of Jehoram, Ishmael son of Jehochanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zikri. <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zikri, into covenant with him. <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him. <a href="/web/2_chronicles/23.htm">World English Bible</a> In the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds—Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri—into a covenant with him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And in the seventh year Jehoiada has strengthened himself, and takes the heads of the hundreds, even Azariah son of Jeroham, and Ishmael son of Jehohanan, and Azariah son of Obed, and Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri, into the covenant with him. <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And in the seventh year hath Jehoiada strengthened himself, and taketh the heads of the hundreds, even Azariah son of Jeroham, and Ishmael son of Jehohanan, and Azariah son of Obed, and Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri, with him into covenant. <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and he will take chiefs of hundreds to Azariah son of Jeroham, and to Ishmael son of Jehohanan, and to Azariah son of Obed, and with Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and with Elishaphat son of Zichri, with him in covenant.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And in the seventh year Joiada being encouraged, took the captains of hundreds, to wit, Azarias the son of Jeroham, and Ismahel the son of Johanan, and Azarias the son of Obed, and Maasias the son of Adaias, and Elisaphat the son of Zechri: and made a covenant with them. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada having been strengthened, he took the centurions, namely, Azariah, the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael, the son of Jehohanan, and also Azariah, the son of Obed, and Maaseiah, the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat, the son of Zichri, and he formed a pact with them. <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/23.htm">New American Bible</a> In the seventh year, Jehoiada took courage and brought into covenant with himself the captains: Azariah, son of Jehoram; Ishmael, son of Jehohanan; Azariah, son of Obed; Maaseiah, son of Adaiah; and Elishaphat, son of Zichri. <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But in the seventh year Jehoiada took courage, and entered into a compact with the commanders of the hundreds, Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND in the seventh year Jehoiadah strengthened himself and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeruham and Ishmael the son of Johanan and Azariah the son of Obed and Shemiah the son of Ido and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, and they made a covenant together. <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And in the seventh year Yawida was empowered and he took the Princes of hundreds: Azaryah son of Yarkhum, and Ishmael son of Yokhanan, and Azaryah son of Obayd, and Shemaiah son of Adu, and Elishaphat son of Zakri<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him. <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And in the eighth year Jodae strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azarias the son of Joram, and Ismael the son of Joanan, and Azarias the son of Obed, and Maasaeas the son of Adia, and Elisaphan the son of Zacharias, with him unto the house of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=5495" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/23.htm">Joash Anointed King in Judah</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/7637.htm" title="7637: haš·šə·ḇi·‘îṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Seventh (an ord. number). Or shbi iy; ordinal from shib'iym. seventh.">Then in the seventh</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: ū·ḇaš·šā·nāh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3077.htm" title="3077: yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD knows, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and yada'; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites.">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: hiṯ·ḥaz·zaq (V-Hitpael-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">strengthened himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">and made</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1285.htm" title="1285: ḇab·bə·rîṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact.">a covenant</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: ham·mê·’ō·wṯ (Art:: Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">of hundreds—</a> <a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: la·‘ă·zar·yā·hū (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">with Azariah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3395.htm" title="3395: yə·rō·ḥām (N-proper-ms) -- From racham; compassionate; Jerocham, the name of seven or eight Israelites.">of Jeroham,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3458.htm" title="3458: ū·lə·yiš·mā·‘êl (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From shama' and 'el; God will hear; Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites.">Ishmael</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3076.htm" title="3076: yə·hō·w·ḥā·nān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and chanan; Jehovah-favored; Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites.">of Jehohanan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5838.htm" title="5838: wə·la·‘ă·zar·yā·hū (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mazaryahuw; from azar and Yahh; Jah has helped; Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites.">Azariah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5744.htm" title="5744: ‘ō·w·ḇêḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Worshiper, the name of several Isr. Active participle of abad; serving; Obed, the name of five Israelites.">of Obed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4641.htm" title="4641: ma·‘ă·śê·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Maaseyahuw; from ma'aseh and Yahh; work of Jah; Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites.">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5718.htm" title="5718: ‘ă·ḏā·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or madayahuw; from adah and Yahh; Jah has adorned; Adajah, the name of eight Israelites.">of Adaiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/478.htm" title="478: ’ĕ·lî·šā·p̄āṭ (N-proper-ms) -- God has judged, an Isr. From 'el and shaphat; God of judgment; Elishaphat, an Israelite.">and Elishaphat</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2147.htm" title="2147: ziḵ·rî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From zakar; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites.">of Zichri.</a> 2So they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites from all the cities of Judah and the heads of the families of Israel. And when they came to Jerusalem,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/11-4.htm">2 Kings 11:4-12</a> Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son / and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, / a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— ... <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a> So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. <a href="/1_kings/1-38.htm">1 Kings 1:38-40</a> Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. / Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. <a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a> Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. <a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a> Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a> “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">1 Kings 16:9-10</a> However, while Elah was in Tirzah getting drunk in the house of Arza the steward of his household there, Elah’s servant Zimri, the commander of half his chariots, conspired against him. / So in the twenty-seventh year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Zimri went in, struck Elah down, and killed him. And Zimri reigned in his place. <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">2 Kings 9:1-3</a> Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. / When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. / Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a> Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!” <a href="/2_kings/10-15.htm">2 Kings 10:15-17</a> When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot, / saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot. / When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down everyone belonging to Ahab who remained there, until he had destroyed them, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to Elijah. <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">2 Samuel 3:17-21</a> Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. / Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’” / Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. ... <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a> Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” / “How can I go?” Samuel asked. “Saul will hear of it and kill me!” The LORD answered, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ / Then invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what you are to do. You are to anoint for Me the one I indicate.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” <a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm">1 Samuel 11:14-15</a> Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” / So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a> So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.seventy year<a href="/2_kings/11-4.htm">2 Kings 11:4</a> And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed them the king's son.covenant with him<a href="/2_chronicles/15-12.htm">2 Chronicles 15:12</a> And they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul;<a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a> Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.<a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Nehemiah 9:38</a> And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/9-12.htm">Adaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-6.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-9.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-7.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-2.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Jehohanan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-11.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-22.htm">Jeroham</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-15.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-20.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">Obed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-10.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-4.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-16.htm">Zichri</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/10-29.htm">Adaiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-17.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-9.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/ezra/10-22.htm">Ishmael</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-12.htm">Jehohanan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-12.htm">Jeroham</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-12.htm">Johanan</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">Maaseiah</a> <a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Obed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-7.htm">Seventh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-7.htm">Zichri</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 23</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Jehoiada, having set things in order, makes joash king</a> 12. <a href="/2_chronicles/23-12.htm">Athaliah is slain</a> 16. <a href="/2_chronicles/23-16.htm">Jehoiada restores the worship of God</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then in the seventh year The seventh year marks a significant period in biblical numerology, often symbolizing completion or perfection. This timing indicates a divinely appointed moment for action. Historically, this was the seventh year of Athaliah's reign, a time of oppression for Judah under her idolatrous rule. The number seven often signifies God's intervention, as seen in the creation week and the fall of Jericho.Jehoiada strengthened himself Jehoiada, the high priest, took a decisive and courageous stand. His role as a spiritual leader was crucial in guiding Judah back to covenant faithfulness. The phrase suggests preparation and resolve, indicating Jehoiada's reliance on God for strength. His actions prefigure Christ as a mediator and leader who restores true worship.and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds Covenants in the Bible are solemn agreements often involving God. Here, Jehoiada's covenant with military leaders underscores the seriousness of their mission to overthrow Athaliah and restore the Davidic line. This reflects the biblical theme of God using human agency to fulfill His promises, as seen in covenants with Noah, Abraham, and David.with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri These men were likely influential leaders in Judah, representing various clans or regions. Their inclusion highlights the unity and collective effort required to accomplish God's purposes. The mention of their lineage emphasizes the importance of heritage and faithfulness to God's covenant, reminiscent of the genealogies that trace Jesus' lineage, affirming His rightful place as the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehoiada.htm">Jehoiada</a> A high priest who played a crucial role in preserving the Davidic line by orchestrating the overthrow of Queen Athaliah and establishing Joash as king. 2. <a href="/topical/a/azariah_son_of_jeroham.htm">Azariah son of Jeroham</a> One of the commanders who supported Jehoiada's plan. 3. <a href="/topical/i/ishmael_son_of_jehohanan.htm">Ishmael son of Jehohanan</a> Another commander who joined Jehoiada's covenant. 4. <a href="/topical/a/azariah_son_of_obed.htm">Azariah son of Obed</a> A commander involved in the covenant with Jehoiada. 5. <a href="/topical/m/maaseiah_son_of_adaiah.htm">Maaseiah son of Adaiah</a> A commander who participated in the plan to restore the rightful king. 6. <a href="/topical/e/elishaphat_son_of_zichri.htm">Elishaphat son of Zichri</a> A commander who was part of Jehoiada's alliance. 7. <a href="/topical/t/the_seventh_year.htm">The Seventh Year</a> This marks the time when Jehoiada took action to restore the Davidic line to the throne.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a> Jehoiada's leadership was pivotal in preserving the Davidic line. Godly leaders can influence and guide others toward fulfilling God's purposes. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_and_commitment.htm">Covenant and Commitment</a> The covenant made by Jehoiada and the commanders highlights the importance of commitment and unity in achieving God's plans. Believers are called to be committed to God's purposes and to work together in unity. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> Jehoiada's actions required great courage. Christians are encouraged to stand firm in their faith and take bold actions when necessary to uphold righteousness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The preservation of the Davidic line through Jehoiada's actions demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in His timing. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Community in God's Plan</a> The involvement of multiple commanders shows the importance of community and collaboration in fulfilling God's purposes. Christians are called to work together as the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 23</a> <a href="/q/trust_2_chronicles_23's_coup_with_scant_proof.htm">How can we trust the historicity of this sudden coup described in 2 Chronicles 23 when there is limited archaeological evidence? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._23_1-7_and_2_kings_11_differ.htm">Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1–7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_athaliah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Athaliah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XXIII.THE FALL OF ATHALIAH, AND SUCCESSION OF JOASH.(Comp. <a href="/context/2_kings/11-4.htm" title="And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and showed them the king's son.">2Kings 11:4-20</a>.)(1) Jehoiada strengthened himself.--Showed himself strong or courageous, behaved boldly (<a href="/1_samuel/4-9.htm" title="Be strong and quit yourselves like men, O you Philistines, that you be not servants to the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight.">1Samuel 4:9</a>). The chronicler has substituted a favourite expression (hithchazzaq) for the term used in Kings, "Jehoiada sent."The captains of hundreds.--Their names, added here, are not given in <a href="/2_kings/11-4.htm" title="And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and showed them the king's son.">2Kings 11:4</a>. On the other hand, Kings reads, "the captains of the hundreds of the Carians (or body-guard) and the Runners (or couriers, i.e., royal messengers) "--terms which were probably obscure to the chronicler.Azariah . . . and Azariah.--Heb.,'Azary?h . . . and 'Azary?h-. (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/21-2.htm" title="And he had brothers the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.">2Chronicles 21:2</a>.) These names are introduced in the chronicler s well-known manner (by the prefix le, marking the object of the verb). His style is very visible in the additions to the narrative as compared with Kings. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Jehoiada strengthened himself (see our note, <a href="/2_chronicles/12-1.htm">2 Chronicles 12:1</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">2 Chronicles 13:7</a>). He nerved himself with courage, and that courage which results from conviction of duty and of ripe time to achieve it. The captains of hundreds (or, centurions of the royal guards) are not mentioned in the parallel by name, but the significant mention there (<a href="/2_kings/11-5.htm">2 Kings 11:5-7</a>) of five detachments (three "third parts," plus "two parts" of another body) tally with the number five, who are here mentioned by name. The five detachments probably summed up a force of nominally five hundred. It is interesting to note how often high religious enterprises have been due to the trusting mutual co-operation of very few to begin with, and them awakened and led by one. Of no one of these five named here is anything known more to his honour than this - that his name is here recorded. It is said with the most perfect simplicity of even Hebrew language, that he took them with him in covenant. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then in the seventh הַשְּׁבִעִ֜ית (haš·šə·ḇi·‘îṯ) Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7637.htm">Strong's 7637: </a> Seventh (an ordinal number) year, וּבַשָּׁנָ֨ה (ū·ḇaš·šā·nāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָ֗ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites strengthened himself הִתְחַזַּ֣ק (hiṯ·ḥaz·zaq) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer and made וַיִּקַּ֣ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take a covenant בַבְּרִֽית׃ (ḇab·bə·rîṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1285.htm">Strong's 1285: </a> A covenant with the commanders שָׂרֵ֣י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of hundreds: הַמֵּא֡וֹת (ham·mê·’ō·wṯ) Article | Number - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> A hundred Azariah לַעֲזַרְיָ֣הוּ (la·‘ă·zar·yā·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jeroham, יְרֹחָ֡ם (yə·rō·ḥām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3395.htm">Strong's 3395: </a> Jeroham -- 'may He be compassionate', the name of several Israelites Ishmael וּלְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל (ū·lə·yiš·mā·‘êl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3458.htm">Strong's 3458: </a> Ishmael -- 'God hears', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jehohanan, יְ֠הוֹחָנָן (yə·hō·w·ḥā·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3076.htm">Strong's 3076: </a> Johanan -- 'the LORD has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites Azariah וְלַֽעֲזַרְיָ֨הוּ (wə·la·‘ă·zar·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5838.htm">Strong's 5838: </a> Azariah -- 'Yah has helped', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Obed, עוֹבֵ֜ד (‘ō·w·ḇêḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5744.htm">Strong's 5744: </a> Obed -- 'worshiper', the name of several Israelites Maaseiah מַעֲשֵׂיָ֧הוּ (ma·‘ă·śê·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4641.htm">Strong's 4641: </a> Maaseiah -- 'work of Yah', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Adaiah, עֲדָיָ֛הוּ (‘ă·ḏā·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5718.htm">Strong's 5718: </a> Adaiah -- 'Yah has ornamented Himself', the name of a number of Israelites and Elishaphat אֱלִישָׁפָ֥ט (’ĕ·lî·šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_478.htm">Strong's 478: </a> Elishaphat -- 'God has judged', an Israelite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zichri. זִכְרִ֖י (ziḵ·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> Zichri -- the name of several Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 23:1 In the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/22-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 22:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 22:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 23:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 23:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>