2 Kings 22:2

Good News Translation

Josiah did what was pleasing to the Lord; he followed the example of his ancestor King David, strictly obeying all the laws of God.

Cross References

1 Kings 11:38

If you obey me completely, live by my laws, and win my approval by doing what I command, as my servant David did, I will always be with you. I will make you king of Israel and will make sure that your descendants rule after you, just as I have done for David.

1 Kings 15:11

Asa did what pleased the Lord, as his ancestor David had done.

1 Kings 15:5

The Lord did this because David had done what pleased him and had never disobeyed any of his commands, except in the case of Uriah the Hittite.

1 Kings 3:6

Solomon answered, “You always showed great love for my father David, your servant, and he was good, loyal, and honest in his relation with you. And you have continued to show him your great and constant love by giving him a son who today rules in his place.

2 Kings 12:3

However, the pagan places of worship were not destroyed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.

2 Kings 14:3

He did what was pleasing to the Lord, but he was not like his ancestor King David; instead, he did what his father Joash had done.

2 Kings 16:2

at the age of twenty, and he ruled in Jerusalem for sixteen years. He did not follow the good example of his ancestor King David; instead, he did what was not pleasing to the Lord his God

2 Kings 18:3

Following the example of his ancestor King David, he did what was pleasing to the Lord.

2 Chronicles 17:3

The Lord blessed Jehoshaphat because he followed the example of his father's early life and did not worship Baal.

2 Chronicles 29:2

Following the example of his ancestor King David, he did what was pleasing to the Lord.

2 Chronicles 31:20

Throughout all Judah, King Hezekiah did what was right and what was pleasing to the Lord his God.

2 Chronicles 34:1

Josiah was eight years old when he became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for thirty-one years.

Proverbs 20:11

Even children show what they are by what they do; you can tell if they are honest and good.

Proverbs 4:27

Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don't go one step off the right way.

Zephaniah 1:1

This is the message that the Lord gave to Zephaniah during the time that Josiah son of Amon was king of Judah. (Zephaniah was descended from King Hezekiah through Amariah, Gedaliah, and Cushi.)

Deuteronomy 5:32

“People of Israel, be sure that you do everything that the Lord your God has commanded you. Do not disobey any of his laws.

Joshua 1:7

Just be determined, be confident; and make sure that you obey the whole Law that my servant Moses gave you. Do not neglect any part of it and you will succeed wherever you go.