2 Kings 11:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Joash son of Ahaziah had hidden in the LORD's temple six years. Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada the priest sent for the commanders of the king's special bodyguards and the commanders of the palace guards. They met him at the temple, and he asked them to make a promise in the name of the LORD. Then he brought out Joash

Cross References

Genesis 50:25

Now promise me that you will take my body with you when God leads you to that land.”

2 Samuel 20:23

Joab was the commander of Israel's entire army. Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of David's bodyguard.

2 Samuel 8:18

Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was the commander of David's bodyguard. David's sons were priests.

1 Kings 14:27

Rehoboam had bronze shields made to replace the gold ones, and he ordered the guards at the city gates to keep them safe.

1 Kings 18:10

I swear to you in the name of the living LORD your God that the king has looked everywhere for you. He sent people to look in every country, and when they couldn't find you, he made the leader of each country swear that you were not in that country.

2 Kings 11:17

Jehoiada the priest asked King Joash and the people to promise that they would be faithful to each other and to the LORD.

2 Kings 11:19

he called together all the commanders, the king's special bodyguards, the palace guards, and the people. They led Joash from the temple, through the Guards' Gate, and into the palace. He took his place on the throne and became king of Judah.

2 Kings 11:3

Joash hid in the temple with Jehosheba for six years while Athaliah ruled as queen of Judah.

2 Kings 11:9

The commanders followed Jehoiada's orders. Each one called together his guards—those coming on duty and those going off duty.

2 Kings 12:7

Joash called for Jehoiada and the other priests and said, “Why aren't you using the money to repair the temple? Don't take any more money for yourselves. It is only to be used to pay for the repairs.”

2 Kings 23:3

After Josiah had finished reading, he stood by one of the columns. He asked the people to promise in the LORD's name to obey the LORD faithfully and to follow his commands. The people agreed to do everything written in the book.

1 Chronicles 9:13

There was a total of 1,760 priests, all of them family leaders in their clan and trained in the work at the temple.

2 Chronicles 15:12

They made a solemn promise to faithfully worship the LORD God their ancestors had worshipped,

2 Chronicles 29:10

So I have decided to renew our agreement with the LORD God of Israel. Perhaps then he will stop being so angry with us.

Nehemiah 5:12

The leaders answered, “We will do whatever you say and return their property, without asking to be repaid.” So I made the leaders promise in front of the priests to give back the property.

Nehemiah 9:38

And so, a firm agreement was made that had the official approval of the leaders, the Levites, and priests.

Acts 5:24

The captain of the temple police and the chief priests listened to their report, but they did not know what to think about it.

Acts 5:26

The captain went with some of the temple police and brought the apostles back. But they did not use force. They were afraid that the people might start throwing stones at them.

Joshua 24:25

Joshua helped Israel make an agreement with the LORD that day at Shechem. Joshua made laws for Israel

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan liked David so much that they promised they would always be loyal friends.

1 Samuel 23:18

They both promised the LORD that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.