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He did everything his father, Uzziah, had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he did <i>what was</i> right in the sight of the LORD; he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the sight of the LORD; he acted in accordance with everything that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He did what was right in the sight of the LORD; he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD; he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he did what was right in the sight of Yahweh; he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with everything that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the LORD’s sight just as his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the LORD&#8217s sight just as his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah; he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jotham followed the example of his father by obeying the LORD and doing right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He did what the LORD considered right, as his father Azariah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Following the example of his father Uzziah, Jotham did what was pleasing to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He did what the LORD considered to be right, following everything his father Uzziah had done, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He did what the LORD approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD; he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes. He did according to all that his father Uzziah had done. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he does that which [is] right in the eyes of YHWH; he has done according to all that his father Uzziah did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that Uzziah his father did he hath done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will do the straight in the eyes of Jehovah: he did according to all which Ahaziah his father did.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he did that which was right before the Lord: according to all that his father Ozias had done, so did he. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he did what was pleasing before the Lord. In accord with all that his father, Uzziah, had done, so he did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the LORD’s sight, just as his father Uzziah had done,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he did what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH like that which Uzzia his father did.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD; he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all things that his father Azarias did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/15-34.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/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=5381" 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_kings/15.htm">Jotham Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok. <span class="reftext">34</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</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: hay·yā·šār (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">what was 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/3605.htm" title="3605: kə·ḵōl (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5818.htm" title="5818: ‘u·zî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Uzziyahuw; from oz and Yahh; strength of Jah; Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites.">Uzziah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">had done.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there. Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD.…<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="/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">2 Chronicles 27:2</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly.<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="/1_kings/15-11.htm">1 Kings 15:11</a></span><br />And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-43.htm">1 Kings 22:43</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.<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/14-3.htm">2 Kings 14:3</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-2.htm">2 Chronicles 14:2</a></span><br />And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-32.htm">2 Chronicles 20:32</a></span><br />And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-20.htm">2 Chronicles 31:20</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.<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="/matthew/1-9.htm">Matthew 1:9</a></span><br />Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-10.htm">Matthew 1:10</a></span><br />Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a></span><br />Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.</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: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.</p><p class="hdg">according</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/15-3.htm">2 Kings 15:3,4</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 had done; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/26-4.htm">2 Chronicles 26:4,5</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><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/27-2.htm">2 Chronicles 27:2</a></b></br> And he did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah did: howbeit he entered not into the temple of the LORD. And the people did yet corruptly.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/15-28.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-28.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-32.htm">Uzziah</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-32.htm">Uzzi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/16-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-2.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-24.htm">Uzziah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-24.htm">Uzzi'ah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-1.htm">Azariah's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-5.htm">He dying a leper, is succeeded by Jotham</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-8.htm">Zachariah the last of Jehu's generation, reigning ill, is slain by Shallum</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-13.htm">Shallum, reigning a month, is slain by Nenahem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-16.htm">Menahem strengthens himself by Pul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-21.htm">Pekahiah succeeds him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-23.htm">Pekahiah is slain by Pekah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-27.htm">Pekah is oppressed by Tiglath-pileser, and slain by Hoshea</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-32.htm">Jotham's good reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/15-36.htm">Ahaz succeeds him</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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_kings/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD</b><br>This phrase indicates a king who followed the commandments and statutes of God, aligning his reign with divine expectations. In the context of the Kings of Judah, this is a significant commendation, as many kings did not follow God's ways. The phrase suggests a commitment to the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing obedience and faithfulness. This aligns with <a href="/deuteronomy/6-18.htm">Deuteronomy 6:18</a>, which instructs the Israelites to do what is right and good in the sight of the Lord. It also reflects the biblical theme of divine approval being contingent upon adherence to God's laws.<p><b>just as his father Uzziah had done</b><br>Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a king of Judah who initially did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as recorded in <a href="/2_kings/15-3.htm">2 Kings 15:3</a>. His reign was marked by military success and prosperity, attributed to his faithfulness to God. However, Uzziah's later years were marred by pride, leading to his downfall and leprosy as a divine punishment (<a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16-21</a>). This phrase highlights the importance of following a godly example, while also serving as a cautionary reminder of the consequences of pride and disobedience. It underscores the biblical principle that leaders are accountable to God for their actions and the spiritual state of their nation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jotham.htm">Jotham</a></b><br>The king of Judah who is the subject of this verse. He is noted for doing what was right in the eyes of the LORD.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzziah.htm">Uzziah (Azariah)</a></b><br>Jotham's father, who also did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, though he had his failings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jotham reigned as king.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, whose standards of righteousness are the measure for the kings' actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_leadership.htm">Righteous Leadership</a></b><br>Jotham's reign is a reminder of the importance of leading with integrity and righteousness. Leaders today, whether in the church, community, or family, should strive to do what is right in the eyes of the LORD.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Jotham followed in the footsteps of his father, Uzziah, in doing what was right. This highlights the impact of a godly legacy and the importance of passing down faith and values to the next generation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_faith.htm">Consistency in Faith</a></b><br>Despite the challenges and pressures of leadership, Jotham remained consistent in his faith. Believers are encouraged to maintain their commitment to God, regardless of external circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_standard_of_god's_eyes.htm">The Standard of God's Eyes</a></b><br>The phrase "in the eyes of the LORD" underscores that God's perspective is the ultimate standard for righteousness. Christians are called to align their actions with God's will, as revealed in Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_2_chron_26_and_2_kings_15_differ.htm">How do we square the accounts of 2 Chronicles 26 with 2 Kings 15, given the differing details about Uzziah (also called Azariah) and his reign?</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/why_is_abijah_more_faithful_in_chronicles.htm">2 Chronicles 13 compared with 1 Kings 15:3 - Why does Abijah appear more faithful in Chronicles than in Kings, and what might explain this seeming discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_uzziah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Uzziah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.</span> The author of Chronicles says the same, but adds, very pertinently, "Howbeit he entered not into the temple of the Lord" - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> he did not repeat his father's act of impiety. Josephus is still warmer in his praises. "This king," he says (<span class="accented">l.s.c</span>.), "was deficient in no manner of virtue; but was at once pious in things pertaining to God, and just in those pertaining to men. He was careful and watchful over the city; whatever needed reparation or adornment, he labored to supply strenuously, as the porticoes in the temple and the gates thereof; and where any part of the wall had gone to ruin, he raised it up again, and built towers of vast size and difficult to capture. And in all other matters pertaining to the kingdom, where there had been neglect, he applied great care and attention." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/15-34.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</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">[what was] 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">just as</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּכֹ֧ל</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his father</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Uzziah</span><br /><span class="heb">עֻזִיָּ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘u·zî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5818.htm">Strong's 5818: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uzziah -- 'my strength is Yah', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had done.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׂ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/15-34.htm">2 Kings 15:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/15-34.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 15:34 He did that which was right (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/15-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 15:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 15:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/15-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 15:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 15:35" /></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>