2 Chronicles 24:2 cpdv — And he did what is good before the Lord during all the days of Jehoiada, the priest.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he did what is good before the Lord during all the days of Jehoiada, the priest. "

— 2 Chronicles 24:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 24 — Context

1

Joash was seven years old when he had begun to reign. And he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. The name of his mother was Zibiah, from Beersheba.

2

And he did what is good before the Lord during all the days of Jehoiada, the priest.

3

Now Jehoiada gave to him two wives, from whom he conceived sons and daughters.

4

After these things, it pleased Joash to repair the house of the Lord.

5

And he gathered together the priests and Levites, and he said to them: “Go out to the cities of Judah, and collect from all of Israel money to repair the surfaces of the temple of your God, throughout each year. And do this promptly.” But the Levites acted negligently.

2 Chronicles 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 24:2 say?
2 Chronicles 24:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he did what is good before the Lord during all the days of Jehoiada, the priest. ”
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 (CPDV): “And he did what is good before the Lord during all the days of Jehoiada, the priest. ” 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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