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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Amaziah did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight, but not wholeheartedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, yet not with a whole heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he did <i>what was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a loyal heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, only not wholeheartedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not with a whole heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not with a whole heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he did what was right in the sight of Yahweh, yet not with a whole heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not wholeheartedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the LORD’s sight but not wholeheartedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the LORD&#8217s sight but not wholeheartedly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, but not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Even though Amaziah obeyed the LORD by doing right, he refused to be completely faithful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He did what the LORD considered right, but he did not do it wholeheartedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He did what was pleasing to the LORD, but did it reluctantly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, but not with a perfect heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He did what the LORD approved, but not with wholehearted devotion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, but not with a perfect heart. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he does that which is right in the eyes of YHWH—only, not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah -- only, not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will do the straight in the eyes of Jehovah, only not with a whole heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he did what was good in the sight of the Lord: but yet not with a perfect heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he accomplished good in the sight of the Lord. Yet truly, not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the LORD’s sight, though not wholeheartedly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, yet not with a true heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he did what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH, only not with a heart perfect.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not with a whole heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a perfect heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=6165" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Amaziah Reigns in Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">And he did what was</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: hay·yā·šār (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">right</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in the eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3824.htm" title="3824: bə·lê·ḇāḇ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Inner man, mind, will, heart. From labab; the heart; used also like leb.">wholeheartedly.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8003.htm" title="8003: šā·lêm (Adj-ms) -- Complete, safe, at peace. From shalam; complete; especially friendly."></a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-14.htm">1 Kings 15:14</a></span><br />The high places were not removed, but Asa’s heart was fully devoted to the LORD all his days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-3.htm">2 Kings 14:3-4</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done. / Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2</a></span><br />And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/26-4.htm">2 Chronicles 26:4</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20-21</a></span><br />So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-22.htm">2 Chronicles 33:22</a></span><br />And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols that his father Manasseh had made,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-2.htm">2 Chronicles 34:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-11.htm">1 Samuel 15:11</a></span><br />“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4</a></span><br />For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-3.htm">1 Kings 15:3</a></span><br />And Abijam walked in all the sins that his father before him had committed, and his heart was not as fully devoted to the LORD his God as the heart of David his forefather had been.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-2.htm">2 Kings 12:2</a></span><br />And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/16-2.htm">2 Kings 16:2</a></span><br />Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-3.htm">2 Kings 18:3</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-2.htm">2 Kings 22:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.</p><p class="hdg">but not</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">2 Chronicles 25:14</a></b></br> Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up <i>to be</i> his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense unto them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2</a></b></br> And Joash did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/26-4.htm">2 Chronicles 26:4</a></b></br> And he did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah did.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/15-17.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-23.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-9.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-3.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-9.htm">Wholeheartedly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/1-1.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/ezra/7-23.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ezra/7-12.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-4.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-5.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-12.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-21.htm">Wholeheartedly</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-1.htm">Amaziah begins to reign well</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-3.htm">He executes justice on the traitors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">having hired an army of Israelites against the Edomites, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-7.htm">at the word of a prophet dismisses them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">He overthrows the Edomites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">The Israelites, discontented with their dismission, spoil as they return home</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom, and ignores the prophet</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-17.htm">He provokes Joash to his overthrow</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-25.htm">His reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-27.htm">He is slain by conspiracy</a></span><br></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'; 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In the context of the Old Testament, doing what is right in the eyes of the LORD often refers to adherence to the Mosaic Law and the worship of Yahweh alone, as opposed to idolatry. This is a common evaluation of the kings of Israel and Judah, as seen in <a href="/1_kings/15-11.htm">1 Kings 15:11</a> regarding Asa and <a href="/2_kings/18-3.htm">2 Kings 18:3</a> regarding Hezekiah. The phrase suggests a level of obedience and alignment with God's expectations, which was crucial for the kings of Judah to maintain God's favor and the stability of their reign.<p><b>but not wholeheartedly</b><br>This part of the verse reveals a significant shortcoming in Amaziah's devotion. While he performed actions that were outwardly correct, his heart was not fully committed to God. This lack of wholeheartedness is a recurring theme in the Bible, where God desires not just external compliance but internal devotion and sincerity, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>, which commands love for God with all one's heart. Amaziah's incomplete devotion is further illustrated in <a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">2 Chronicles 25:14</a>, where he turns to idolatry after a military victory. This half-heartedness serves as a warning and a lesson about the importance of complete dedication to God, a theme echoed in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/revelation/3-16.htm">Revelation 3:16</a>, where lukewarm faith is rebuked.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amaziah.htm">Amaziah</a></b><br>The king of Judah who reigned after his father Joash. He is the central figure in this verse, noted for his partial obedience to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Amaziah ruled. It was a place of both spiritual highs and lows throughout its history.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, whose standards and expectations are central to the account of the kings of Judah and Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/wholehearted_devotion.htm">Wholehearted Devotion</a></b><br>God desires complete devotion, not partial obedience. Amaziah's example shows that doing what is right is not enough if it is not done with a full heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_half-heartedness.htm">The Danger of Half-heartedness</a></b><br>Half-heartedness can lead to instability and eventual downfall, as seen in Amaziah's later life. We must guard against divided loyalties in our spiritual walk.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_faith.htm">Consistency in Faith</a></b><br>Our actions should consistently reflect our faith. Like Amaziah, we may start well but must strive to finish well by maintaining our commitment to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_intentions.htm">The Importance of Intentions</a></b><br>God sees beyond our actions to our intentions. We should examine our motives to ensure they align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_history.htm">Learning from History</a></b><br>The accounts of the kings of Judah and Israel serve as lessons for us. We should learn from their successes and failures to guide our own spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_amaziah_threaten_the_prophet.htm">In 2 Chronicles 25:16, what accounts for the rapid shift from listening to the prophet to threatening him, and is this abrupt change consistent with Amaziah’s earlier deference to divine guidance? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_amaziah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Amaziah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_27_1-2_say_jotham_was_faithful.htm">How can 2 Chronicles 27:1-2 claim Jotham faithfully followed God if 'the high places' were not removed, suggesting partial disobedience?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_church_fundraising.htm">What does the Bible say about church fundraising?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Not with a perfect heart</span>. This is illustrated by his coming "to set up the gods of Edom" (vers. 14-16, 20); also by what the parallel supplies, that he resembled Joash rather than David, and did not suppress "the high places, sacrifices, and in-cense-burning" (<a href="/2_kings/14-3.htm">2 Kings 14:3, 4</a>). In almost all cases, the <span class="accented">not perfect</span> heart speaks of that which <span class="accented">began</span> well, but did not "endure unto the end." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And he did [what was]</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">right</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיָּשָׁ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yā·šār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֕ק</span> <span class="translit">(raq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not wholeheartedly.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 25:2 He did that which was right (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 25:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 25:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 25:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 25:3" /></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>