Jehoash did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
- BSB And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest.
- NKJV Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
- NASB Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all his days that Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
- NLT All his life Joash did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
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Quick answer
Joash does what is right in God's eyes as long as Jehoiada the priest instructs him. His faithfulness depends on godly counsel.
Overview
The qualified commendation reveals that Joash's obedience was real but tied to Jehoiada's influence. While the priest guided him, the king walked rightly before the Lord. This dependence hints at later decline and shows the value of godly mentorship, while pointing to the need for a King whose righteousness is inherent and unfailing.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- 2 Chr 26:4He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, according to all that his father Amaziah had done.
- 2 Chr 24:2Joash did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
- 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 Chr 25:2He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, but not with a perfect heart.
- 2 Kgs 14:3He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, yet not like David his father. He did according to all that Joash his father had done.
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