2 Chronicles 23:16
New International Version
Jehoiada then made a covenant that he, the people and the king would be the LORD’s people.

New Living Translation
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people.

English Standard Version
And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that they should be the LORD’s people.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people.

King James Bible
And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD'S people.

New King James Version
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, the people, and the king, that they should be the LORD’s people.

New American Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they would be the LORD’S people.

NASB 1995
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they would be the LORD’S people.

NASB 1977
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they should be the LORD’s people.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada cut a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they would be the people of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, all the people, and the king, that they would be the LORD’S people.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, the king, and the people that they would be the LORD’s people.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, the king, and the people that they would be the LORD’s people.

American Standard Version
And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, and all the people, and the king, that they should be Jehovah's people.

Contemporary English Version
Jehoiada asked King Joash and the people to join with him in being faithful to the LORD. They agreed,

English Revised Version
And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, and all the people, and the king, that they should be the LORD'S people.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jehoiada made a promise to the LORD on behalf of the king and his people that they would be the LORD's people.

Good News Translation
The priest Jehoiada had King Joash and the people join him in making a covenant that they would be the LORD's people.

International Standard Version
After this, Jehoiada drew up a covenant between himself as an individual with all the people, and between himself as king, that they would be the LORD's people.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and the king and the people that they would be the LORD?s people.

NET Bible
Jehoiada then drew up a covenant stipulating that he, all the people, and the king should be loyal to the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, and all the people, and the king, that they should be the LORD's people.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD'S people.

World English Bible
Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, all the people, and the king, that they should be Yahweh’s people.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jehoiada makes a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, to be for a people to YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehoiada maketh a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, to be for a people to Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehoiada will cutout a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, to be for a people to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Joiada made a covenant between himself and all the people, and the king, that they should be the people of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Jehoiada formed a covenant between himself and the entire people, and the king, so that they would be the people of the Lord.

New American Bible
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king, that they should be the LORD’s people.

New Revised Standard Version
Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that they should be the LORD’s people.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Jehoiadah made a covenant between himself and all the people, and between himself and the king, that they should be the LORD'S people.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yawida swore an oath between himself and all the people and the King, to be the people of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, and all the people, and the king, that they should be the LORD'S people.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jodae made a covenant between himself, and the people, and the king, that the people should be the Lord's.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jehoiada Restores the Worship of the LORD
16Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. 17So all the people went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces and killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.…

Cross References
2 Kings 11:17
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.

Exodus 24:3-8
When Moses came and told the people all the words and ordinances of the LORD, they all responded with one voice: “All the words that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” / And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. / Then he sent out some young men of Israel, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as peace offerings to the LORD. ...

Deuteronomy 29:10-15
All of you are standing today before the LORD your God—you leaders of tribes, elders, officials, and all the men of Israel, / your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water— / so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, ...

Joshua 24:25
On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance.

1 Samuel 11:14-15
Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” / So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly.

2 Kings 23:3
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.

Nehemiah 9:38
In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”

Nehemiah 10:28-29
“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ...

Ezekiel 37:26
And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever.

Hebrews 8:8-12
But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, because they did not abide by My covenant, and I disregarded them, declares the Lord. / For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ...

Hebrews 9:15-20
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. / In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it, / because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive. ...

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Galatians 3:15-18
Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended. / The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. / What I mean is this: The law that came 430 years later does not revoke the covenant previously established by God, so as to nullify the promise. ...

Galatians 3:26-29
You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. / For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. / There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD's people.

made a covenant

2 Chronicles 15:12,14
And they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul; …

2 Chronicles 29:10
Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the LORD God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us.

2 Chronicles 34:31,32
And the king stood in his place, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments, and his testimonies, and his statutes, with all his heart, and with all his soul, to perform the words of the covenant which are written in this book…

that they should

Deuteronomy 26:17-19
Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice: …

Joshua 24:21-25
And the people said unto Joshua, Nay; but we will serve the LORD…

Isaiah 44:5
One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.

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Then Jehoiada made a covenant
Jehoiada, the high priest, played a crucial role in the religious and political restoration of Judah. His actions were pivotal in overthrowing the usurper Queen Athaliah and reinstating the rightful king, Joash. The making of a covenant signifies a formal and solemn agreement, often seen in the Old Testament as a renewal of commitment to God. This act echoes the covenants made by leaders like Moses (Exodus 24:7-8) and Joshua (Joshua 24:25), emphasizing the importance of covenantal faithfulness in Israel's history.

between himself and the king
Jehoiada's covenant with the king, Joash, underscores the alliance between religious and royal authority in Judah. This partnership was essential for ensuring that the king would rule in accordance with God's laws. The high priest's influence over the young king highlights the role of spiritual leaders in guiding political figures, reminiscent of Samuel's relationship with King Saul and King David (1 Samuel 10:1, 16:13).

and the people
The inclusion of the people in the covenant signifies a communal commitment to follow the LORD. This reflects the collective responsibility of the nation to uphold God's commandments, as seen in previous covenants where the entire assembly of Israel was involved (Deuteronomy 29:10-15). It emphasizes the idea that the spiritual health of the nation depends on the faithfulness of all its members, not just its leaders.

that they would be the LORD’s people
This phrase reaffirms the identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people, a theme central to the Old Testament narrative (Exodus 19:5-6). It is a call to return to the covenantal relationship established at Sinai, where Israel was set apart to be a holy nation. This renewal of identity is crucial in the context of Athaliah's reign, which had led the people away from true worship. The covenant serves as a rededication to live according to God's statutes, foreshadowing the New Covenant through Jesus Christ, where believers are called to be a holy people (1 Peter 2:9).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jehoiada
A high priest who played a crucial role in the restoration of the Davidic line to the throne of Judah. He was instrumental in the overthrow of Queen Athaliah and the enthronement of Joash.

2. The People
The inhabitants of Judah who were present during the covenant-making. They were called to renew their commitment to the LORD.

3. The King (Joash)
The young king of Judah, who was hidden in the temple for six years and later crowned as king under Jehoiada's guidance.

4. The Covenant
A solemn agreement made before God, signifying a renewed commitment to be the LORD's people, aligning with His laws and commands.

5. The LORD
The covenant was made with the understanding that the people and the king would serve and obey the LORD, the God of Israel.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Godly Leadership
Jehoiada's role as a spiritual leader was crucial in guiding the people back to God. Godly leadership can lead to national and spiritual renewal.

Covenant Renewal as a Spiritual Practice
The act of renewing the covenant signifies the importance of recommitting to God. Regularly renewing our commitment to God can help keep our faith vibrant and focused.

Community Commitment to God
The covenant involved all the people, indicating that faith is not just personal but communal. Our faith communities should strive to collectively commit to God's ways.

The Role of the Church in Society
Just as Jehoiada led the people in a covenant with God, the church today is called to lead society in moral and spiritual renewal.

Obedience to God’s Commands
Being the LORD’s people involves obedience to His commands. Our daily lives should reflect our commitment to living according to God’s Word.RENEWAL OF THE THEOCRATIC COVENANT AND ABOLITION OF BAAL-WORSHIP

(2Chronicles 23:16-21).

(16) A covenant between . . . the king.--A slight but characteristic variation from 2Kings 11:17 : "the covenant between Jehovah and the king and the people, that they should become a people for Jehovah."

Between him.--Or rather, himself. The high priest is thus regarded as representing Jehovah in the transaction; and the apparent irreverence of making the Deity a direct co-partner with men in a compact is avoided.

Be the Lord's people.--Literally, become a people for Jehovah. Kings adds: "and between the king and the people," a not unimportant clause, for it relates to certain limitations of the royal prerogative, which were usually agreed upon at the beginning of a reign (2Samuel 3:21; 2Samuel 5:3; 1Samuel 10:25). . . .

Verse 16. - Between him. The Revised Version reads "himself," which is the evident meaning. The parallel leaves out, however, mention of Jehoiada as party to the covenant, viewing him rather as the promoter of it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Jehoiada
יְהוֹיָדָע֙ (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites

made
וַיִּכְרֹ֤ת (way·yiḵ·rōṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

a covenant
בְּרִ֔ית (bə·rîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1285: A covenant

between himself,
בֵּינ֕וֹ (bê·nōw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

the king,
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

and the people
הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

that they would be
לִהְי֥וֹת (lih·yō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

the LORD’s
לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

people.
לְעָ֖ם (lə·‘ām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock


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