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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/24.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/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the years of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Joash did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/24.htm">English Standard Version</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="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joash did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Joash did <i>what was</i> right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Joash did what was right in the sight of Yahweh all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest [his uncle].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Throughout the time of the priest Jehoiada, Joash did what was right in the LORD’s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Throughout the time of Jehoiada the priest, Joash did what was right in the LORD&#8217s sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joash did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />While Jehoiada the priest was alive, Joash obeyed the LORD by doing right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joash did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Joash did what the LORD considered right, as long as the priest Jehoiada lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He did what was pleasing to the LORD as long as Jehoiada the priest was alive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Joash practiced what the LORD considered to be right during the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joash did what the LORD approved throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joash did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joash did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes all the days of Jehoiada the priest. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joash does that which is right in the eyes of YHWH all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joash doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joash will do the straight in the eyes of Jehovah all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he did that which is good before the Lord all the days of Joiada the priest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he did what is good before the Lord during all the days of Jehoiada, the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joash did what was right in the LORD’s sight as long as Jehoiada the priest lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of the priest Jehoiada.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiadah the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yoash did what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH, all the days of the life of Yawida the Priest.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joash did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joas did that which right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jodae the priest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/24-2.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=5799" 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/24.htm">Joash Repairs the Temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3101.htm" title="3101: yō·w·’āš (N-proper-ms) -- Joash. Or Yoash; a form of Yhow'ash; Joash, the name of six Israelites.">And Joash</a> <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.">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: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yə·mê (N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the days</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.">of Jehoiada</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hên (Art:: N-ms) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">the priest.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Jehoiada took for him two wives, and he had sons and daughters.…<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/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_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/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="/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/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/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2</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="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/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="/1_kings/3-3.htm">1 Kings 3:3</a></span><br />And Solomon loved the LORD and walked in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.<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/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5</a></span><br />For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">2 Chronicles 25:2</a></b></br> And he did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.</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_kings/12-2.htm">2 Kings 12:2</a></b></br> And Jehoash did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.</p><p class="hdg">all the days of Jehoiada</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/24-17.htm">2 Chronicles 24:17-22</a></b></br> Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a></b></br> Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near <i>me</i> with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/22-4.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-18.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-16.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Joash</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Jo'ash</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-17.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-4.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-3.htm">Jehoiada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-3.htm">Jehoi'ada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">Joash</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">Jo'ash</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-6.htm">Priest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">Joash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-4.htm">He gives order for the repair of the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-15.htm">Jehoiada's death and honorable burial</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-17.htm">Joash, falling into idolatry, slays Zechariah the son of Jehoiada</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-23.htm">Joash is spoiled by the Syrians, and slain by Zabad and Jehozabad</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">Amaziah 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_chronicles/24.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/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD</b><br>Joash, also known as Jehoash, was the king of Judah who began his reign at a young age. His actions being described as "right in the eyes of the LORD" indicates his adherence to the covenantal laws and practices that were expected of the kings of Judah. This phrase is often used in the Old Testament to denote a king's faithfulness to God, contrasting with those who did evil. Joash's early reign was marked by religious reforms and the restoration of the temple, aligning with the Deuteronomic history's emphasis on covenant fidelity. This phrase echoes the biblical theme of divine approval for those who follow God's commandments, similar to the commendations given to other righteous kings like David and Hezekiah.<p><b>all the days of Jehoiada the priest</b><br>Jehoiada was a high priest who played a crucial role in Joash's life, acting as a mentor and guide. His influence was significant in Joash's early years, ensuring that the king's actions were aligned with God's will. The phrase highlights the importance of godly counsel and leadership, as Jehoiada's presence was instrumental in maintaining Joash's faithfulness. This period of righteousness under Jehoiada's guidance underscores the biblical principle that wise and godly leadership can lead to national and spiritual prosperity. The eventual decline in Joash's faithfulness after Jehoiada's death serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of straying from godly influence, paralleling the warnings found in Proverbs about the importance of wise counsel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joash.htm">Joash</a></b><br>Joash was the king of Judah who began his reign at a young age. He is noted for doing what was right in the eyes of the LORD during the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoiada_the_priest.htm">Jehoiada the Priest</a></b><br>A godly priest who played a crucial role in guiding Joash and ensuring that he followed the ways of the LORD. His influence was significant in Joash's early reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Joash reigned as king. It was a time of both spiritual renewal and eventual decline.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_restoration.htm">Temple Restoration</a></b><br>Under Joash's reign and Jehoiada's guidance, there was a significant effort to restore the temple, which had fallen into disrepair.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, whose standards and commandments were the measure of righteousness for the kings of Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Joash's success in doing what was right was closely tied to the influence of Jehoiada. This underscores the importance of having godly mentors and leaders in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a></b><br>Joash's adherence to God's ways was maintained through the accountability provided by Jehoiada. We, too, need accountability partners to help us stay true to our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_spiritual_guidance.htm">The Impact of Spiritual Guidance</a></b><br>The spiritual guidance provided by Jehoiada led to significant religious reforms, including the restoration of the temple. This shows the transformative power of spiritual leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_losing_godly_influence.htm">The Danger of Losing Godly Influence</a></b><br>After Jehoiada's death, Joash's reign took a negative turn, illustrating the danger of losing godly influence and the need to remain steadfast in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">The Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Jehoiada's legacy was one of faithfulness and dedication to God, which had a lasting impact on the kingdom. Our actions and faith can leave a lasting legacy for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_joash_kill_zechariah.htm">Why would Joash brutally execute Zechariah (2 Chronicles 24:20–21), the son of his mentor, if he truly revered Jehoiada’s guidance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_joash_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Joash in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jehoash_bribe_hazael,_not_god.htm">If Jehoash 'did what was right' (2 Kings 12:2), why did he later resort to bribing Hazael with sacred treasures rather than relying on divine intervention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_a_small_aramean_force_beat_judah.htm">How could a small Aramean force defeat Judah's army (2 Chronicles 24:24) if military records and common sense suggest larger forces usually prevail?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">And Joash did.</span>--So <a href="/2_kings/13-3.htm" title="And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all their days.">2Kings 13:3</a>.<p><span class= "bld">All the days of Jehoiada the priest.</span>--Kings: "all his days, while (or <span class= "ital">because</span>) Jehoiada the priest instructed him." The expression "all his days" is of course relative to the clause which follows it; and the chronicler has accurately given the meaning.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">All the days of Jehoiada</span>. Of the "forty years" mentioned in the former verse, these "days of Jehoiada" will cover, some, at any rate, say, two years more than "twenty-two years;" for compare our vers. 6, 12-15 with the parallel, <a href="/2_kings/12-6.htm">2 Kings 12:6, 7, 9</a>, noting the thenceforward silence there respecting Jehoiada, and even making ample allowance for it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/24-2.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 Joash</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֛שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joash</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֧עַשׂ</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">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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">the days</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jehoiada</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוֹיָדָ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3077.htm">Strong's 3077: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priest.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֵֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 24:2 Joash 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/24-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 24:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 24:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 24:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 24:3" /></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>