2 Kings 12:2 net — Jehoash did what the LORD approved all his days when Jehoiada the priest taught him.

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"Jehoash did what the LORD approved all his days when Jehoiada the priest taught him."

— 2 Kings 12:2, NET Bible

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2 Kings 12 — Context

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(12:2) In Jehu’s seventh year Jehoash became king; he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother was Zibiah, who was from Beer Sheba.

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Jehoash did what the LORD approved all his days when Jehoiada the priest taught him.

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But the high places were not eliminated; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense on the high places.

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Jehoash said to the priests,“I place at your disposal all the consecrated silver that has been brought to the LORD’s temple, including the silver collected from the census tax, the silver received from those who have made vows, and all the silver that people have voluntarily contributed to the LORD’s temple.

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The priests should receive the silver they need from the treasurers and repair any damage to the temple they discover.”

2 Kings 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 12:2 say?
2 Kings 12:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Jehoash did what the LORD approved all his days when Jehoiada the priest taught 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 (NET): “Jehoash did what the LORD approved all his days when Jehoiada the priest taught 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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