2 Kings 15:3

And he did what was pleasing before the Lord, in accord with all that his father, Amaziah, did.

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And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;

In Context

2He was sixteen years old when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for fifty-two years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Jecoliah of Jerusalem.

4Yet truly, he did not demolish the high places. And still the people were sacrificing, and burning incense, in the high places.

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Cross References

2 Kings 12:2And Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord, during all the days that Jehoiada, the priest, taught him.

2 Kings 14:3And he did what is right before the Lord, yet truly, not like David, his father. He acted in accord with all the things that his father Jehoash did,

2 Chronicles 26:4And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, in accord with all that his father, Amaziah, had done.

Matthew Henry on 2 Kings 15:2-8

The Reign of Azariah. ( b. c. 798.) 1 In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign. 2 Sixteen years old was he when he began to reign, and he reigned two and fifty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem. 3 And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord , according to all that his father Amaziah had done; 4 Save that the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burnt incense still on the high… Read the whole commentary →

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