2 Kings 14:3 nasb — He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not like David his father; he did according to all that Joash his father had…

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"He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not like David his father; he did according to all that Joash his father had done."

— 2 Kings 14:3, NASB

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2 Kings 14 — Context

1

In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah became king.

2

He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddin of Jerusalem.

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He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not like David his father; he did according to all that Joash his father had done.

4

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

5

Now it came about, as soon as the kingdom was firmly in his hand, that he killed his servants who had slain the king his father.

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But the sons of the slayers he did not put to death, according to what is written in the book of the Law of Moses, as the LORD commanded, saying, "The fathers shall not be put to death for the sons, nor the sons be put to death for the fathers; but each shall be put to death for his own sin."

2 Kings 14:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 14:3 say?
2 Kings 14:3 in the NASB reads: “He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not like David his father; he did according to all that Joash his father had done.”
Where is 2 Kings 14:3 in the Bible?
2 Kings 14:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 14, verse 3.
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 14:3.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 14:3 in?
2 Kings 14:3 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 14:3?
2 Kings 14:3 reads (NASB): “He did right in the sight of the LORD, yet not like David his father; he did according to all that Joash his father had done.” 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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