2 Kings 12:2

And Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord, during all the days that Jehoiada, the priest, taught him.

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And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

In Context

1In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash reigned. And he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Zebiah from Beersheba.

3Yet still he did not take away the high places. For the people were still immolating, and burning incense, in the high places.

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Cross References

2 Kings 12:7And king Jehoash called the high priest, Jehoiada, and the priests, saying to them: “Why have you not repaired the surfaces of the temple? Therefore, you may no longer accept money according to your ranks. Instead, return it in order that the temple may be repaired.”

2 Chronicles 24:2And he did what is good before the Lord during all the days of Jehoiada, the priest.

2 Chronicles 25:2And he accomplished good in the sight of the Lord. Yet truly, not with a perfect heart.

Matthew Henry on 2 Kings 12:2-4

The Reign of Joash, King of Judah. ( b. c. 878.) 1 In the seventh year of Jehu Jehoash began to reign; and forty years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba. 2 And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him. 3 But the high places were not taken away: the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places. The general account here given of Joash is, 1. That he reigned forty years. As he began his reign… Read the whole commentary →

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