2 Kings 12:2

And Jehoash did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, all the days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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 began to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba.

3Only, the high places were not removed: the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.

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Cross References

2 Kings 12:7Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the priests, and said to them, Why have ye not repaired the breaches of the house? And now receive no money of your acquaintances, but give it for the breaches of the house.

2 Chronicles 24:2And Joash did what was right in the sight of Jehovah all the days of Jehoiada the priest.

2 Chronicles 25:2And he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, yet 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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