2 Kings 18:3
New International Version
He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

New Living Translation
He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight, just as his ancestor David had done.

English Standard Version
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

Berean Standard Bible
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

King James Bible
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.

New King James Version
And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.

New American Standard Bible
He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with everything that his father David had done.

NASB 1995
He did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.

NASB 1977
And he did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he did what was right in the sight of Yahweh, according to all that David his father had done.

Amplified Bible
Hezekiah did right in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with everything that David his father (ancestor) had done.

Christian Standard Bible
He did what was right in the LORD’s sight just as his ancestor David had done.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He did what was right in the LORD’s sight just as his ancestor David had done.

American Standard Version
And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that David his father had done.

Contemporary English Version
Hezekiah obeyed the LORD, just as his ancestor David had done.

English Revised Version
And he did that which was right hi the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He did what the LORD considered right, as his ancestor David had done.

Good News Translation
Following the example of his ancestor King David, he did what was pleasing to the LORD.

International Standard Version
He did what the LORD considered to be right, according to everything that his ancestor David had done.

Majority Standard Bible
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

NET Bible
He did what the LORD approved, just as his ancestor David had done.

New Heart English Bible
He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.

World English Bible
He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, according to all that David his father had done.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he does that which [is] right in the eyes of YHWH, according to all that his father David did,

Young's Literal Translation
And he doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that David his father did,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will do the straight in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all which, David his father did.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he did that which was good before the Lord, according to all that David his father had done.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he did what was good before the Lord, in accord with all that his father David had done.

New American Bible
He did what was right in the LORD’s sight, just as David his father had done.

New Revised Standard Version
He did what was right in the sight of the LORD just as his ancestor David had done.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he did what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH, like what David his father did.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father David did.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah Destroys Idolatry in Judah
2He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. 3And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. 4He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also demolished the bronze snake called Nehushtan that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 29:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

2 Kings 22:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

2 Kings 20:3
“Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly.

2 Chronicles 31:20-21
So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.

2 Chronicles 34:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

1 Kings 15:11
And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done.

1 Kings 3:14
So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”

2 Chronicles 14:2
And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.

2 Chronicles 17:3-4
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel.

1 Kings 22:43
And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.

2 Chronicles 20:32
And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 27:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly.

1 Kings 11:4
For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been.

1 Kings 9:4
And as for you, if you walk before Me as your father David walked, with a heart of integrity and uprightness, doing all I have commanded you, and if you keep My statutes and ordinances,

2 Chronicles 24:2
And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.


Treasury of Scripture

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.

right in the sight

2 Kings 20:3
I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.

Exodus 15:26
And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.

Deuteronomy 6:18
And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers,

according

2 Kings 22:2
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.

1 Kings 3:14
And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.

1 Kings 11:4,38
For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father…

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2 Kings 18
1. Hezekiah's good reign
4. He destroys idolatry, and prospers
9. The inhabitants of Samaria are carried captive for their sins
13. Sennacherib invading Judah, is pacified by a tribute
17. Rabshakeh, by blasphemous persuasions, solicits the people to revolt














And he did
This phrase introduces the actions of Hezekiah, the king of Judah. The Hebrew root for "did" is עָשָׂה ('asah), which means to accomplish or to act with effect. In the context of biblical leadership, this implies not just passive obedience but active engagement in fulfilling God's will. Hezekiah's reign is marked by decisive actions that align with divine expectations, setting a standard for godly leadership.

what was right
The Hebrew word for "right" is יָשָׁר (yashar), meaning straight or upright. This term is often used in the Old Testament to describe moral and ethical integrity. Hezekiah's actions are not merely legalistic but are characterized by a genuine pursuit of righteousness. This reflects a heart aligned with God's standards, emphasizing the importance of internal motivation in addition to external compliance.

in the eyes of the LORD
This phrase underscores the divine perspective as the ultimate measure of righteousness. The Hebrew word for "eyes" is עַיִן ('ayin), which can also imply insight or perception. It suggests that God's evaluation is based on His omniscient understanding of human actions and intentions. Hezekiah's deeds are assessed not by human standards but by God's perfect and holy vision, reminding believers that true righteousness is defined by God's perspective.

just as his father David had done
David is often regarded as the benchmark for godly kingship in Israel. The phrase "his father David" is significant, as it connects Hezekiah to the Davidic covenant and the promises associated with it. Although David was not Hezekiah's immediate father, the term "father" here denotes a spiritual and dynastic lineage. David's heart for God, despite his imperfections, set a precedent for future kings. Hezekiah's alignment with David's example highlights the importance of legacy and continuity in faithfulness to God.

Verse 3. - And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his father did. Such unqualified praise is only assigned to two other kings of Judah - Asa (1 Kings 15:11) and Josiah (2 Kings 22:2). It is curious that all three were the sons of wicked fathers. Hezekiah was probably, at an early age, Brought under the influence of Isaiah, who was on familiar terms with his father Ahaz (Isaiah 7:3-16), and would be likely to do all that lay in his power to turn Hezekiah from his father's evil ways, and to foster all the germs of good in his character.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And he did
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

[what was] right
הַיָּשָׁ֖ר (hay·yā·šār)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3477: Straight, right

in the eyes
בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

just as
כְּכֹ֥ל (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

his father
אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

David
דָּוִ֥ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

had done.
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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