2 Kings 12:2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

The general account here given of Joash is, 1. That he reigned forty years. As he began his reign when he was very young, he might, in the course of nature, have continued much longer, for he was cut off when he was but forty-seven years old, 2 Kgs. 12:1. 2. That he did that which was right as long as Jehoiada lived to instruct him, 2 Kgs. 12:2. Many young men have come too soon to an estate?have had wealth, and power, and liberty, before they knew how to use them?and it has been of bad... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days ,.... Worshipping the only true God, and ruling and walking according to the law of God: wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him ; and so long as he observed his instructions, and as long as that priest lived, he reigned well; for to that period "all his days must be limited"; for after his death he was seduced by the princes of Judah to idolatry, and lived scandalously, and died ignominiously; see 2... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:2

Jehoash did - right in the sight of the Lord - While Jehoiada the priest, who was a pious, holy man, lived, Jehoash walked uprightly; but it appears from 2 Chronicles 24:17 , 2 Chronicles 24:18 , that he departed from the worship of the true God after the death of this eminent high priest, lapsed into idolatry, and seems to have had a share in the murder of Zechariah, who testified against his transgressions, and those of the princes of Judah. See above, 2 Kings 11:20-21... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

The writer of Kings is extremely brief and incomplete in his account of the reign of Joash. He seems to have had a great tenderness for him, and to have determined that he would put on record nothing to his discredit. We have to go to Chronicles ( 2 Chronicles 24:1-27 .) for a complete account, and for an estimate of the real character of the king and of his reign. Both writers appear to have drawn from the same original document, but the writer of Kings made large omissions from it. In a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

The influence of a wise counselor. "Joash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him." I. MUCH DEPENDS UPON THE CHARACTER OF THE SOVEREIGN . Compare England under the Stuarts with England under Cromwell or Queen Victoria. An impure and licentious court demoralizes a whole nation. A pure court is a standing rebuke to iniquity in high places. We have much need to pray "for kings, and for all that are in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

A mixed character. The reign of Joash began with bright hopes, showed for a while excellent promise, yet ended ingloriously. To explain this we may consider— I. JOASH 'S ADVANTAGES . 1. He had a pious education . As a child he was brought up by his aunt Jehosheba, who, with her husband the high priest, would instill into his mind the principles of true godliness. In his strict seclusion he was kept free from sights of vice. Like Timothy, he would be taught from a child to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

THE REIGN OF JOASH . THE REPAIR OF THE TEMPLE . WAR OF JOASH WITH HAZAEL , AND HIS DEATH BY A CONSPIRACY . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

The history of Joash. "In the seventh year," etc. The whole story of Joash is soon told. He was a son of Ahaziah, and the only one of his children who escaped the murderous policy of Athaliah. "It would seem that this child, whom the pity and affection of a pious aunt (Jehosheba) had preserved, was the only surviving male representative of the line of Solomon. Jehoram, his grandfather, who married Athaliah, in order to strengthen his position on the throne, slew all his brethren, and all his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him. So the Septuagint, the Vulgate, Luther, De Wette, Keil, Bahr, and our Revisers. Only Ewald and Thenius attempt to make the passage contradict Chronicles by translating, "Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days, because Jehoiada the priest had instructed him." But this translation is very forced and unnatural. The writer evidently intended to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

Weakness in a monarch almost as bad as wickedness. The most prominent trait in the character of Joash was his lack of independence and moral weakness. He had no strength of will, no stamina; in the expressive, if inelegant, language of our times, "no backbone." He must always lean upon some one. Let us look at Joash— I. IN HIS YOUTH . At this time he was so fortunate as to have a natural prop and support in Jehoiada, his uncle by marriage, and his guardian during the years of his... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 12:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 12:2

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