In the seventh year of Jehu Joas began to reign: and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Sebia of Bersabee.
2 Kings 12:2 - 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. 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. English Standard Version 2016 And Jehoash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord all his days, because Jehoiada the priest instructed him. |
In the seventh year of Jehu Joas began to reign: and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Sebia of Bersabee.
But yet he took not away the high places: for the people still sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places.
And king Joas called Joiada the high priest and the priests, saying to them: Why do you not repair the temple? Take you therefore money no more according to your order but restore it for the repairing of the temple.
And he did that which was right before the Lord, but yet not like David his father. He did according to all things that Joas his father did.
And he did that which is good before the Lord all the days of Joiada the priest.
And he did what was good in the sight of the Lord: but yet not with a perfect heart.
And he did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, according to all that Amasias his father had done.