In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beer-sheba.
2 Kings 12:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Throughout the time the priest Jehoiada instructed him, Joash did what was right in the Lord’s sight. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Joash did right in the sight of the Lord all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him. American Standard Version (1901) And Jehoash did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him. Common English Bible Jehoash always did what was right in the LORD’s eyes, because the priest Jehoiada was his teacher. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord, during all the days that Jehoiada, the priest, taught him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Joas did that which was right before the Lord all the days that Joiada the priest taught him. |
In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beer-sheba.
Yet the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.
So King Joash called the priest Jehoiada and the other priests and asked, ‘Why haven’t you repaired the temple’s damage? Since you haven’t, don’t take any silver from your assessors; instead, hand it over for the repair of the temple.’
He did what was right in the Lord’s sight, but not like his ancestor David. He did everything his father Joash had done.
Throughout the time of the priest Jehoiada, Joash did what was right in the Lord’s sight.
He did what was right in the Lord’s sight just as his father Amaziah had done.