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2 Chronicles 34:2
He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and walked in the ways of his father David. He did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
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Christian Standard Bible®
He did what was right in the Lord’s sight and walked in the ways of his ancestor David; he did not turn aside to the right or the left.
He did what was right in the Lord’s sight and walked in the ways of his ancestor David; he did not turn aside to the right or the left.
Hebrew Names Version
He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and didn't turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and didn't turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
King James Version
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord , and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord , and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
English Standard Version
And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord , and walked in the ways of David his father; and he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord , and walked in the ways of David his father; and he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
New Century Version
He did what the Lord said was right. He lived as his ancestor David had lived, and he did not stop doing what was right.
He did what the Lord said was right. He lived as his ancestor David had lived, and he did not stop doing what was right.
New English Translation
He did what the Lord approved and followed in his ancestor David's footsteps; he did not deviate to the right or the left.
He did what the Lord approved and followed in his ancestor David's footsteps; he did not deviate to the right or the left.
Amplified Bible
He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father (forefather) and did not turn aside either to the right or to the left.
He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father (forefather) and did not turn aside either to the right or to the left.
New American Standard Bible
He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David and did not turn aside to the right or the left.
He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David and did not turn aside to the right or the left.
World English Bible
He did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, and walked in the ways of David his father, and didn't turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
He did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, and walked in the ways of David his father, and didn't turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he did vprightly in the sight of ye Lord, and walked in the wayes of Dauid his father, & bowed neither to the right hand nor to the left.
And he did vprightly in the sight of ye Lord, and walked in the wayes of Dauid his father, & bowed neither to the right hand nor to the left.
Legacy Standard Bible
And he did what was right in the sight of Yahweh and walked in the ways of his father David and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
And he did what was right in the sight of Yahweh and walked in the ways of his father David and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
Berean Standard Bible
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
Contemporary English Version
He followed the example of his ancestor David and always obeyed the Lord .
He followed the example of his ancestor David and always obeyed the Lord .
Complete Jewish Bible
He did what was right from Adonai 's perspective, living entirely in the manner of David his ancestor and turning away neither to the right nor to the left.
He did what was right from Adonai 's perspective, living entirely in the manner of David his ancestor and turning away neither to the right nor to the left.
Darby Translation
And he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand nor to the left.
And he did what was right in the sight of Jehovah, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand nor to the left.
Easy-to-Read Version
He lived in a way that pleased the Lord , always doing what was right, as his ancestor David had done. Josiah never changed this way of life.
He lived in a way that pleased the Lord , always doing what was right, as his ancestor David had done. Josiah never changed this way of life.
George Lamsa Translation
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and he turned neither to the right hand nor to the left.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and he turned neither to the right hand nor to the left.
Good News Translation
He did what was pleasing to the Lord ; he followed the example of his ancestor King David, strictly obeying all the laws of God.
He did what was pleasing to the Lord ; he followed the example of his ancestor King David, strictly obeying all the laws of God.
Lexham English Bible
And he did what was right in the eyes of Yahweh, and he walked in the ways of David his ancestor and did not deviate to the right or to the left.
And he did what was right in the eyes of Yahweh, and he walked in the ways of David his ancestor and did not deviate to the right or to the left.
Literal Translation
And he did the right in the eyes of Jehovah, and walked in the ways of his father David, and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
And he did the right in the eyes of Jehovah, and walked in the ways of his father David, and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
and dyd that which was righte in the sighte of the LORDE, and walked in the wayes of Dauid his father, and turned not asyde, nether to the righte hande ner to the lefte.
and dyd that which was righte in the sighte of the LORDE, and walked in the wayes of Dauid his father, and turned not asyde, nether to the righte hande ner to the lefte.
American Standard Version
And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
Bible in Basic English
And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, walking in the ways of his father David, without turning to the right hand or to the left.
And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, walking in the ways of his father David, without turning to the right hand or to the left.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he dyd that whiche was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the wayes of Dauid his father, and bowed neither to the right hand nor to the left.
And he dyd that whiche was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the wayes of Dauid his father, and bowed neither to the right hand nor to the left.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
King James Version (1611)
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the wayes of Dauid his father, and declined neither to the right hand nor to the left.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the wayes of Dauid his father, and declined neither to the right hand nor to the left.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of his father David, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of his father David, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
English Revised Version
And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And he dide that, that was riytful in the siyt of the Lord; and yede in the waies of Dauid, his fadir, and bowide not to the riyt side nether to the left side.
And he dide that, that was riytful in the siyt of the Lord; and yede in the waies of Dauid, his fadir, and bowide not to the riyt side nether to the left side.
Update Bible Version
And he did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, and walked in the ways of David his father, and didn't turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
And he did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, and walked in the ways of David his father, and didn't turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
Webster's Bible Translation
And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined [neither] to the right hand, nor to the left.
And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined [neither] to the right hand, nor to the left.
New King James Version
And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.
New Living Translation
He did what was pleasing in the Lord 's sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn away from doing what was right.
He did what was pleasing in the Lord 's sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn away from doing what was right.
New Revised Standard
He did what was right in the sight of the Lord , and walked in the ways of his ancestor David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
He did what was right in the sight of the Lord , and walked in the ways of his ancestor David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And he did that which was right, in the eyes of Yahweh, - and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside, to the right hand or to the left.
And he did that which was right, in the eyes of Yahweh, - and walked in the ways of David his father, and turned not aside, to the right hand or to the left.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father: he declined not, neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in the ways of David his father: he declined not, neither to the right hand, nor to the left.
Revised Standard Version
He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father; and he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father; and he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
Young's Literal Translation
and he doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah, and walketh in the ways of David his father, and hath not turned aside -- right or left.
and he doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah, and walketh in the ways of David his father, and hath not turned aside -- right or left.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
He did right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
He did right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of his father David and did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
Contextual Overview
1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king. And he ruled thirty-one years in Jerusalem. 2 He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, and walked in the ways of his father David. He did not turn aside to the right or to the left. 3 For in the eighth year of his rule while he was still young, he began to look for the God of his father David. In the twelfth year he began to take the sinful things out of Judah and Jerusalem. He took away the high places, the objects of the false goddess Asherah, and all the objects made to look like gods. 4 They tore down the altars of the false gods of Baal in front of him. And he cut down the special perfume altars which stood above them. He broke in pieces the objects of the false goddess Asherah and all the objects made to look like gods. Then he ground them to dust and spread it on the graves of those who had given gifts in worship to them. 5 He burned the bones of their religious leaders on their altars, and made Judah and Jerusalem free from worshiping false gods. 6 And in the cities of Manasseh, Ephraim, Simeon, and as far as Naphtali, in the broken down places around them, 7 Josiah tore down the altars and beat to dust the objects of Asherah and the objects made to look like gods. He cut down all the special perfume altars through all the land of Israel. Then he returned to Jerusalem.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
right in the sight: 2 Chronicles 14:2, 2 Chronicles 17:3, 2 Chronicles 29:2, 1 Kings 14:8, 1 Kings 15:5, 2 Kings 22:2
declined: Deuteronomy 5:32, Deuteronomy 17:11, Deuteronomy 17:20, Deuteronomy 28:14, Joshua 1:7, Joshua 23:6, Proverbs 4:27
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:14 - as thy 1 Kings 11:4 - his heart 2 Kings 16:2 - did not 2 Kings 22:1 - Josiah 2 Chronicles 33:1 - twelve Proverbs 4:5 - neither Ecclesiastes 2:21 - whose Ecclesiastes 12:1 - Remember Jeremiah 22:15 - and do
Cross-References
Genesis 6:2
the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful. And they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose.
the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful. And they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose.
Genesis 10:17
the Hivite, the Arkite, the Sinite,
the Hivite, the Arkite, the Sinite,
Genesis 20:2
Abraham said about his wife Sarah, "She is my sister." So Abimelech king of Gerar sent for Sarah and took her for his wife.
Abraham said about his wife Sarah, "She is my sister." So Abimelech king of Gerar sent for Sarah and took her for his wife.
Genesis 33:19
He bought the piece of land where he had put up his tents for one hundred pieces of money from the sons of Hamor, Shechem's father.
He bought the piece of land where he had put up his tents for one hundred pieces of money from the sons of Hamor, Shechem's father.
Genesis 34:6
Then Shechem's father Hamor went to speak with Jacob.
Then Shechem's father Hamor went to speak with Jacob.
Genesis 34:7
Jacob's sons returned from the field when they heard what had happened. They were full of sorrow and were angry. For Shechem had put Israel to shame by lying with Jacob's daughter. Such a thing should not be done.
Jacob's sons returned from the field when they heard what had happened. They were full of sorrow and were angry. For Shechem had put Israel to shame by lying with Jacob's daughter. Such a thing should not be done.
Genesis 34:10
May you live with us. And the land will be open to you. Live and trade in it, and buy land in it."
May you live with us. And the land will be open to you. Live and trade in it, and buy land in it."
Genesis 34:11
Then Shechem said to Dinah's father and brothers, "Let me find favor in your eyes. I will give you whatever you ask.
Then Shechem said to Dinah's father and brothers, "Let me find favor in your eyes. I will give you whatever you ask.
Genesis 34:24
All who went out of the gate of his city listened to Hamor and his son Shechem. And every man went through the religious act of having his flesh cut, all who went out of the gate of his city.
All who went out of the gate of his city listened to Hamor and his son Shechem. And every man went through the religious act of having his flesh cut, all who went out of the gate of his city.
Genesis 34:25
But on the third day, when all the men were in pain, two of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brothers, took their swords and went into the city in secret. And they killed every man.
But on the third day, when all the men were in pain, two of Jacob's sons, Simeon and Levi, Dinah's brothers, took their swords and went into the city in secret. And they killed every man.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
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Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Chronicles 34:2. He declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left.] He never swerved from God and truth; he never omitted what he knew to be his duty to God and his kingdom; he carried on his reformation with a steady hand; timidity did not prevent him from going far enough; and zeal did not lead him beyond due bounds. He walked in the golden mean, and his moderation was known unto all men. He went neither to the right nor to the left, he looked inward, looked forward, and looked upward. Reader, let the conduct of this pious youth be thy exemplar through life.
