2 Kings 12:2 nasb — Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

NASB

"Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him."

— 2 Kings 12:2, NASB

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2 Kings 12 — Context

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In the seventh year of Jehu, Jehoash became king, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Zibiah of Beersheba.

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Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

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Only the high places were not taken away; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.

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Then Jehoash said to the priests, "All the money of the sacred things which is brought into the house of the LORD, in current money, both the money of each man's assessment and all the money which any man's heart prompts him to bring into the house of the LORD,

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let the priests take it for themselves, each from his acquaintance; and they shall repair the damages of the house wherever any damage may be found."

2 Kings 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 12:2 say?
2 Kings 12:2 in the NASB reads: “Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.”
Where is 2 Kings 12:2 in the Bible?
2 Kings 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 12, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 12:2.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 12:2 in?
2 Kings 12:2 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 Kings 12:2?
2 Kings 12:2 reads (NASB): “Jehoash did right in the sight of the LORD all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.” 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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