Joash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
Parallel translations
- WEB Joash did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
- KJV And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
- BSB And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
- NASB Joash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
- NLT Joash did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.
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Quick answer
Joash did right in God's eyes throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest. His faithfulness was tied to godly guidance.
Overview
As long as Jehoiada lived, Joash did what was right before Yahweh. The qualifying phrase quietly warns that his obedience depended on the priest's influence rather than deep personal conviction. It illustrates both the blessing of godly mentors and the danger of a faith that does not stand on its own.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- 2 Chr 26:4–5He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, according to all that his father Amaziah had done.
- 2 Chr 25:2He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, but not with a perfect heart.
- 2 Chr 24:17–22Now after the death of Jehoiada, the princes of Judah came, and bowed down to the king. Then the king listened to them.
- 2 Kgs 12:2Jehoash did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
- Ps 106:12–13Then they believed his words. They sang his praise.
- Isa 29:13The Lord said, “Because this people draws near with their mouth and with their lips to honor me, but they have removed their heart far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment of men which has been taught;
- Mark 4:16–17These in the same way are those who are sown on the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with joy.
- Ps 78:36–37But they flattered him with their mouth, and lied to him with their tongue.
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