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2 Chronicles 24:2

2 Chronicles 24:1 net — Joash’s Reign Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. He reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was…

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"Joash’s Reign Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. He reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah, who was from Beer Sheba."

— 2 Chronicles 24:1, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 24 — Context

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Joash’s Reign Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. He reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah, who was from Beer Sheba.

2

Joash did what the LORD approved throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.

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Jehoiada chose two wives for him who gave him sons and daughters.

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Later, Joash was determined to repair the LORD’s temple.

2 Chronicles 24:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 24:1 say?
2 Chronicles 24:1 in the NET Bible reads: “Joash’s Reign Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. He reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah, who was from Beer Sheba.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 24:1 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 24:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 24, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 24:1.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 24:1 in?
2 Chronicles 24:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 24:1?
2 Chronicles 24:1 reads (NET): “Joash’s Reign Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. He reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah, who was from Beer Sheba.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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