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2 Kings 11:21-12:3
New American Standard Bible
2 Kings 11:21-12:3
New American Standard Bible
21 [a](A)Jehoash was seven years old when he became king.
Jehoash (Joash) Reigns over Judah
12 In the seventh year of Jehu, [b](B)Jehoash became king, and he reigned for forty years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2 Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all his days that Jehoiada the priest instructed him. 3 Only (C)the high places did not end; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.
Footnotes
- 2 Kings 11:21 Ch 12:1 in Heb; Jehoash is another spelling of Joash in Heb
- 2 Kings 12:1 Jehoash is another spelling of Joash in Heb
2 Kings 11:21-12:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 Kings 11:21-12:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Judah’s King Joash
21 [a]Joash[b](A) was seven years old when he became king.(B) 12 1 In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king and reigned 40 years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah, who was from Beer-sheba.(C) 2 Throughout the time Jehoiada(D) the priest instructed(E) him, Joash did what was right in the Lord’s sight.(F) 3 Yet the high places were not taken away; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places.(G)
Footnotes
- 2 Kings 11:21 2Kg 12:1 in Hb
- 2 Kings 11:21 = The Lord Has Bestowed
2 Kings 11:21-12:3
New International Version
2 Kings 11:21-12:3
New International Version
21 Joash[a] was seven years old when he began to reign.[b]
Joash Repairs the Temple(A)
12 [c]In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash[d](B) became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. 2 Joash did what was right(C) in the eyes of the Lord all the years Jehoiada the priest instructed him. 3 The high places,(D) however, were not removed; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.
Footnotes
- 2 Kings 11:21 Hebrew Jehoash, a variant of Joash
- 2 Kings 11:21 In Hebrew texts this verse (11:21) is numbered 12:1.
- 2 Kings 12:1 In Hebrew texts 12:1-21 is numbered 12:2-22.
- 2 Kings 12:1 Hebrew Jehoash, a variant of Joash; also in verses 2, 4, 6, 7 and 18
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