2 Chronicles 24:2 bbe — And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord as long as Jehoiada the priest was living.

Bible in Basic English

"And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord as long as Jehoiada the priest was living."

— 2 Chronicles 24:2, Bible in Basic English

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2 Chronicles 24 — Context

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Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he was ruling for forty years in Jerusalem: his mother's name was Zibiah of Beer-sheba.

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And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord as long as Jehoiada the priest was living.

3

And Jehoiada took two wives for him, and he became the father of sons and daughters.

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Now after this Joash had a desire to put the house of the Lord into good order again;

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And getting together the priests and Levites, he said to them, Go out into the towns of Judah year by year, and get from all Israel money to keep the house of your God in good condition; and see that this is done without loss of time. The Levites, however, were slow in doing so.

2 Chronicles 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 24:2 say?
2 Chronicles 24:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord as long as Jehoiada the priest was living.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 24:2 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 24:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 24, verse 2.
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 24:2.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 24:2 in?
2 Chronicles 24:2 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 24:2?
2 Chronicles 24:2 reads (BBE): “And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the Lord as long as Jehoiada the priest was living.” 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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