2 Kings 12:2

2 Throughout his life he did what pleased the Lord, because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

2 Kings 12:2 Meaning and 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 Chronicles 24:2 2 Chronicles 24:7 2 Chronicles 24:25 ) .

2 Kings 12:2 In-Context

1 In the seventh year of the reign of King Jehu of Israel, Joash became king of Judah, and he ruled in Jerusalem for forty years. His mother was Zibiah from the city of Beersheba.

2 Throughout his life he did what pleased the Lord, because Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

3 However, the pagan places of worship were not destroyed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there.

4 Joash called the priests and ordered them to save up the money paid in connection with the sacrifices in the Temple, both the dues paid for the regular sacrifices and the money given as freewill gifts.

5 Each priest was to be responsible for the money brought by those he served, and the money was to be used to repair the Temple, as needed.