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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/29.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/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight, just as his ancestor David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he did <i>what was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with everything that his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he did what was right in the sight of Yahweh, according to all that David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He did right in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with everything that David his father (forefather) had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the LORD’s sight just as his ancestor David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the LORD&#8217s sight just as his ancestor David had done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Hezekiah obeyed the LORD by doing right, just as his ancestor David had done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He did what the LORD considered right, as his ancestor David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Following the example of his ancestor King David, he did what was pleasing to the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following all of the examples set by his ancestor David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He did what the LORD approved, just as his ancestor David had done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, according to all that David his father had done. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he does that which is right in the eyes of YHWH, according to all that his father David did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that David his father did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will do the straight in the eyes of Jehovah according to all which David his father did.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he did that which was pleasing in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he did what was pleasing in the sight of the Lord, in accord with all that his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He did what was right in the LORD’s sight, just as David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, just as his ancestor David had done.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, just as David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he did what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH, just as what David his father did.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father David had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/29-2.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=7259" 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/29.htm">Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. <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</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/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David</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">3</span>In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors 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_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_kings/18-5.htm">2 Kings 18:5-6</a></span><br />Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. / He remained faithful to the LORD and did not turn from following Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses.<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_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="/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/3-14.htm">1 Kings 3:14</a></span><br />So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”<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/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3-4</a></span><br />Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel.<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/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="/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/15-3.htm">2 Kings 15:3</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_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.</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, according to all that David his father had done.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/34-2.htm">2 Chronicles 34:2</a></b></br> And he did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined <i>neither</i> to the right hand, nor to the left.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/18-3.htm">2 Kings 18:3</a></b></br> And he did <i>that which was</i> right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/28-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-1.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-1.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-1.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/29-25.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-6.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-6.htm">Sight</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">Hezekiah's good reign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm">He restores religion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-5.htm">He exhorts the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-20.htm">Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-24.htm">wherein the Levites are more forward than the priests</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/29.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/29.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 highlights the moral and spiritual evaluation of King Hezekiah's reign. In the biblical context, doing what is "right in the eyes of the LORD" signifies adherence to God's commandments and a commitment to worship Him alone. This is a recurring theme in the books of Kings and Chronicles, where the kings of Israel and Judah are often judged based on their faithfulness to God. Hezekiah's actions are contrasted with those of many of his predecessors, who led the people into idolatry. His reforms, including the restoration of temple worship and the destruction of pagan altars, reflect his dedication to aligning Judah with God's will. This phrase underscores the importance of divine approval over human opinion.<p><b>just as his father David had done</b><br>David is frequently used as the benchmark for righteous kingship in the Old Testament. Although Hezekiah was not a direct son of David, the term "father" is used here to denote a forefather or ancestor, emphasizing the dynastic lineage of the Davidic covenant. David's reign is characterized by his heart for God, despite his personal failings. Hezekiah's comparison to David suggests a return to the ideals of a theocratic monarchy, where the king leads the nation in covenant faithfulness. This connection also points to the messianic hope rooted in the Davidic line, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the "Son of David" in the New Testament. Hezekiah's reforms and faithfulness serve as a type of Christ, prefiguring the ultimate restoration and perfect kingship found in Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hezekiah.htm">Hezekiah</a></b><br>The king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and sought to restore proper worship of Yahweh. He is noted for his faithfulness and dedication to God, following the example of King David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The former king of Israel, known as a man after God's own heart. He is often used as a benchmark for righteous leadership in the Old Testament.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where Hezekiah reigned. It was often contrasted with the northern kingdom, Israel, in terms of faithfulness to God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_restoration.htm">Temple Restoration</a></b><br>The event where Hezekiah reopened and cleansed the temple, reinstating the proper worship practices that had been neglected.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/religious_reforms.htm">Religious Reforms</a></b><br>The series of actions taken by Hezekiah to return the nation to the worship of Yahweh, including the removal of idols and the restoration of temple services.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_leadership.htm">Righteous Leadership</a></b><br>Hezekiah's example shows the importance of leading with integrity and faithfulness to God's commands. Leaders today can learn from his commitment to doing what is right in God's eyes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>Just as Hezekiah restored the temple, believers are called to restore and renew their spiritual lives, removing anything that hinders true worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Hezekiah followed the example of David, demonstrating the impact of a godly legacy. We are encouraged to leave a legacy of faith for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_reform.htm">Courage in Reform</a></b><br>Implementing change, especially in spiritual matters, requires courage. Hezekiah's reforms remind us that standing for truth may require difficult decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Despite the challenges Hezekiah faced, he remained faithful. This teaches us to trust in God's guidance and strength during difficult times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_cherethites_in_the_bible.htm">What are the visions and prophecies of Gad?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_2_chron._28_and_2_kings_16_conflict.htm">Does King Ahaz's portrayal in 2 Chronicles 28 conflict with the account in 2 Kings 16?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_eulogy.htm">What defines a eulogy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jehoshaphat_follow_david's_ways.htm">(2 Chronicles 17:3-4) How can Jehoshaphat be said to walk in David's ways without referencing David's well-documented moral failures in earlier narratives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">And he did.</span>--The verse is identical with <a href="/2_kings/18-3.htm" title="And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.">2Kings 18:3</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/29-2.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</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">כְּכֹ֥ל</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">אָבִֽיו׃</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">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had done.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׂ֖ה</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_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">2 Chronicles 29:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/29-2.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 29:2 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/29-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 29:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 29:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 29:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 29:3" /></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>