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Monday, August 4th, 2025
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
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New Living Translation
2 Kings 12:2
All his life Joash did what was pleasing in the Lord 's sight because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Throughout the time the priest Jehoiada instructed him, Joash did what was right in the Lord’s sight.
Throughout the time the priest Jehoiada instructed him, Joash did what was right in the Lord’s sight.
Hebrew Names Version
Yeho'ash did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD all his days in which Yehoiada the Kohen instructed him.
Yeho'ash did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD all his days in which Yehoiada the Kohen instructed him.
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.
And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
English Standard Version
And Jehoash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all his days, because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
And Jehoash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all his days, because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
New Century Version
Joash did what the Lord said was right as long as Jehoiada the priest taught him.
Joash did what the Lord said was right as long as Jehoiada the priest taught him.
New English Translation
Throughout his lifetime Jehoash did what the Lord approved, just as Jehoiada the priest taught him.
Throughout his lifetime Jehoash did what the Lord approved, just as Jehoiada the priest taught him.
Amplified Bible
Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
New American Standard Bible
Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all his days that Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all his days that Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Iehoash did that which was good in the sight of the Lord all his time that Iehoiada the Priest taught him.
And Iehoash did that which was good in the sight of the Lord all his time that Iehoiada the Priest taught him.
Legacy Standard Bible
And Jehoash did what was right in the sight of Yahweh all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
And Jehoash did what was right in the sight of Yahweh all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Contemporary English Version
Jehoiada the priest taught Joash what was right, and so for the rest of his life Joash obeyed the Lord .
Jehoiada the priest taught Joash what was right, and so for the rest of his life Joash obeyed the Lord .
Complete Jewish Bible
It was in the seventh year of Yehu that Y'ho'ash began to rule, and he ruled forty years in Yerushalayim. His mother's name was Tzivyah, from Be'er-Sheva.
It was in the seventh year of Yehu that Y'ho'ash began to rule, and he ruled forty years in Yerushalayim. His mother's name was Tzivyah, from Be'er-Sheva.
Darby Translation
And Jehoash did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, all the days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
And Jehoash did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, all the days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Easy-to-Read Version
For as long as he lived, Joash did what the Lord considered right. He did what Jehoiada the priest taught him.
For as long as he lived, Joash did what the Lord considered right. He did what Jehoiada the priest taught him.
George Lamsa Translation
And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Good News Translation
Throughout his life he did what pleased the Lord , because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Throughout his life he did what pleased the Lord , because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Lexham English Bible
Jehoash did right in the eyes of Yahweh all of his days, because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Jehoash did right in the eyes of Yahweh all of his days, because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Literal Translation
And Joash did that which was good in the eyes of Jehovah all his days in which Jehoiada the priest guided him;
And Joash did that which was good in the eyes of Jehovah all his days in which Jehoiada the priest guided him;
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Ioas dyd that which was righte in the sighte of the LORDE, as longe as Ioiada ye prest taught him.
And Ioas dyd that which was righte in the sighte of the LORDE, as longe as Ioiada ye prest taught him.
American Standard Version
And Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
And Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Bible in Basic English
Jehoash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all his days, because he was guided by the teaching of Jehoiada the priest.
Jehoash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all his days, because he was guided by the teaching of Jehoiada the priest.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he did that which was good in the sight of the Lorde, as long as Iehoiada the priest enfourmed him.
And he did that which was good in the sight of the Lorde, as long as Iehoiada the priest enfourmed him.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
In the seventh year of Jehu began Jehoash to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba.
In the seventh year of Jehu began Jehoash to reign; and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba.
King James Version (1611)
And Iehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his dayes, wherein Iehoiada the Priest instructed him.
And Iehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his dayes, wherein Iehoiada the Priest instructed him.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Joas did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all the days that Jodae the priest instructed him.
And Joas did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all the days that Jodae the priest instructed him.
English Revised Version
And Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
And Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Berean Standard Bible
And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest.
And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Joas dide riytfulnesse bifor the Lord in alle the daies, in whiche Joiada, the preest, tauyte hym.
And Joas dide riytfulnesse bifor the Lord in alle the daies, in whiche Joiada, the preest, tauyte hym.
Young's Literal Translation
and Jehoash doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah all his days in which Jehoiada the priest directed him,
and Jehoash doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah all his days in which Jehoiada the priest directed him,
Update Bible Version
And Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
And Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Webster's Bible Translation
And Jehoash did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
And Jehoash did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
World English Bible
Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
New King James Version
Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the LORD all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
New Life Bible
Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all his days, because Jehoiada the religious leader taught him.
Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all his days, because Jehoiada the religious leader taught him.
New Revised Standard
Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all his days, because the priest Jehoiada instructed him.
Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all his days, because the priest Jehoiada instructed him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh all his days, - whereunto, Jehoiada the priest, instructed him:
And Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh all his days, - whereunto, Jehoiada the priest, instructed him:
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Joas did that which was right before the Lord all the days that Joiada, the priest, taught him.
And Joas did that which was right before the Lord all the days that Joiada, the priest, taught him.
Revised Standard Version
And Jeho'ash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all his days, because Jehoi'ada the priest instructed him.
And Jeho'ash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all his days, because Jehoi'ada the priest instructed him.
THE MESSAGE
Taught and trained by Jehoiada the priest, Joash did what pleased God for as long as he lived. (Even so, he didn't get rid of the sacred fertility shrines—people still frequented them, sacrificing and burning incense.)
Taught and trained by Jehoiada the priest, Joash did what pleased God for as long as he lived. (Even so, he didn't get rid of the sacred fertility shrines—people still frequented them, sacrificing and burning incense.)
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.
Contextual Overview
1 Joash began to rule over Judah in the seventh year of King Jehu's reign in Israel. He reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother was Zibiah from Beersheba. 2 All his life Joash did what was pleasing in the Lord 's sight because Jehoiada the priest instructed him. 3 Yet even so, he did not destroy the pagan shrines, and the people still offered sacrifices and burned incense there.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
2 Kings 14:3, 2 Chronicles 24:2, 2 Chronicles 24:17-22, 2 Chronicles 25:2, 2 Chronicles 26:4
Reciprocal: Judges 2:7 - the people Judges 8:33 - as soon 2 Kings 11:2 - Joash 2 Kings 12:7 - Jehoiada 2 Kings 15:3 - General Jeremiah 34:15 - ye Galatians 4:1 - That
Cross-References
Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you."
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you."
Genesis 12:4
So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.
So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.
Genesis 12:6
Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites.
Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites.
Genesis 12:8
After that, Abram traveled south and set up camp in the hill country, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built another altar and dedicated it to the Lord , and he worshiped the Lord .
After that, Abram traveled south and set up camp in the hill country, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built another altar and dedicated it to the Lord , and he worshiped the Lord .
Genesis 12:9
Then Abram continued traveling south by stages toward the Negev.
Then Abram continued traveling south by stages toward the Negev.
Genesis 12:10
At that time a severe famine struck the land of Canaan, forcing Abram to go down to Egypt, where he lived as a foreigner.
At that time a severe famine struck the land of Canaan, forcing Abram to go down to Egypt, where he lived as a foreigner.
Genesis 12:14
And sure enough, when Abram arrived in Egypt, everyone noticed Sarai's beauty.
And sure enough, when Abram arrived in Egypt, everyone noticed Sarai's beauty.
Genesis 12:16
Then Pharaoh gave Abram many gifts because of her—sheep, goats, cattle, male and female donkeys, male and female servants, and camels.
Then Pharaoh gave Abram many gifts because of her—sheep, goats, cattle, male and female donkeys, male and female servants, and camels.
Genesis 12:17
But the Lord sent terrible plagues upon Pharaoh and his household because of Sarai, Abram's wife.
But the Lord sent terrible plagues upon Pharaoh and his household because of Sarai, Abram's wife.
Genesis 12:18
So Pharaoh summoned Abram and accused him sharply. "What have you done to me?" he demanded. "Why didn't you tell me she was your wife?
So Pharaoh summoned Abram and accused him sharply. "What have you done to me?" he demanded. "Why didn't you tell me she was your wife?
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days,.... Worshipping the only true God, and ruling and walking according to the law of God:
wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him; and so long as he observed his instructions, and as long as that priest lived, he reigned well; for to that period "all his days must be limited"; for after his death he was seduced by the princes of Judah to idolatry, and lived scandalously, and died ignominiously; see 2 Chronicles 24:2.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
All his days ... - i. e., so long as Jehoiada was his adviserâ (compare 2 Chronicles 24:15-22). Jehoida was, practically speaking, regent during the minority of Jehoash, i. e., 10 or 12 years. An increase of power to the priestly order was the natural consequence. Jehoiada bore the title of âhigh priestâ 2 Kings 12:10, which had been dropped since the time of Eleazar Joshua 20:6, and the Levitical order from this time became more mixed up with public affairs and possessed greater influence than previously. Jehoiadaâs successors traced their office to him rather than to Aaron Jeremiah 29:26.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Kings 12:2. Jehoash did - right in the sight of the Lord — While Jehoiada the priest, who was a pious, holy man, lived, Jehoash walked uprightly; but it appears from 2 Chronicles 24:17-18, that he departed from the worship of the true God after the death of this eminent high priest, lapsed into idolatry, and seems to have had a share in the murder of Zechariah, who testified against his transgressions, and those of the princes of Judah. See above, 2 Kings 24:20-22.
O how few of the few who begin to live to God continue unto the end!
