King James Version
What Does 2 Chronicles 24:2 Mean?
“And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.”
Context
1
Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Zibiah of Beersheba.
2
And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.
3
And Jehoiada took for him two wives; and he begat sons and daughters.
4
And it came to pass after this, that Joash was minded to repair the house of the LORD. to repair: Heb. to renew
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(2) **And Joash did.**—So 2Kings 13:3.
**All the days of Jehoiada the priest.**—Kings: “all his days, while (or *because*) Jehoiada the priest instructed him.” The expression “all his days” is of course relative to the clause which follows it; and the chronicler has accurately given the meaning.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 2 Chronicles. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
2 Chronicles 24:2 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to 2 Chronicles 24:2
2 Chronicles 25:2
→2 Chronicles 26:4-5
→2 Chronicles 24:17-22
→Psalms 106:12-13
→Mark 4:16-17
→2 Kings 12:2
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge