Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and followed completely the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left. New Living Translation He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn away from doing what was right. English Standard Version And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the way of David his father, and he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. New American Standard Bible He did what was right in the sight of the LORD and walked entirely in the way of his father David, and did not turn aside to the right or to the left. NASB 1995 He did right in the sight of the LORD and walked in all the way of his father David, nor did he turn aside to the right or to the left. NASB 1977 And he did right in the sight of the LORD and walked in all the way of his father David, nor did he turn aside to the right or to the left. Legacy Standard Bible And he did what was right in the sight of Yahweh and walked in all the way of his father David and did not turn aside to the right or to the left. Amplified Bible He did what was right in the sight of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father (ancestor) David, and did not turn aside to the right or to the left. Christian Standard Bible He did what was right in the LORD’s sight and walked in all the ways of his ancestor David; he did not turn to the right or the left. Holman Christian Standard Bible He did what was right in the LORD’s sight and walked in all the ways of his ancestor David; he did not turn to the right or the left. American Standard Version And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left. Contemporary English Version Josiah always obeyed the LORD, just as his ancestor David had done. English Revised Version And he did that which was right in the eyes 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Josiah did what the LORD considered right. He lived in the ways of his ancestor David and never stopped. Good News Translation Josiah did what was pleasing to the LORD; he followed the example of his ancestor King David, strictly obeying all the laws of God. International Standard Version He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, living the way his ancestor David had lived, turning neither to the right nor to the left. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible He did what the LORD approved and followed in his ancestor David's footsteps; he did not deviate to the right or the left. New Heart English Bible He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, and walked in all the way of David his father, and didn’t turn away to the right hand or to the left. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he does that which is right in the eyes of YHWH, and walks in all the way of his father David, and has not turned aside [to] the right or left. Young's Literal Translation and he doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah, and walketh in all the way of David his father, and hath not turned aside -- right or left. Smith's Literal Translation And he will do the straight in the eyes of Jehovah, and go in all the way of David his father, and he turned not aside to the right or the left. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in all the ways of David his father: he turned not aside to the right hand, or to the left. Catholic Public Domain Version And he did what was pleasing before the Lord, and he walked in all the ways of his father David. He did not turn aside to the right, or to the left. New American Bible He did what was right in the LORD’s sight, walking in the way of David his father, not turning right or left. New Revised Standard Version He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and did not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he did what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH, and he walked in all the way that David his father had walked, and he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he did that which was right in the eyes 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in all the way of David his father; he turned not aside to the right hand or to the left. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Josiah Reigns in Judah1Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. 2And 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. Cross References 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 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 Kings 18:3 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. 2 Chronicles 29:2 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. Deuteronomy 5:32-33 So be careful to do as the LORD your God has commanded you; you are not to turn aside to the right or to the left. / You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Deuteronomy 6:18 Do what is right and good in the sight of the LORD, so that it may be well with you and that you may enter and possess the good land that the LORD your God swore to give your fathers, Psalm 119:1-3 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. / They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways. Proverbs 4:26-27 Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. Isaiah 38:3 saying, “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. Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world Ephesians 5:1-2 Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, / and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. Colossians 1:10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. Treasury of Scripture 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. right. 2 Kings 16:2 Twenty years old was Ahaz when he began to reign, and reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem, and did not that which was right in the sight of the LORD his God, like David his father. 2 Kings 18:3 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did. 2 Chronicles 17:3 And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim; walked. 1 Kings 3:6 And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 1 Kings 11:38 And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do that is right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee. 1 Kings 15:5 Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. turned Deuteronomy 5:32 Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. Proverbs 4:27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. Jump to Previous David Eyes Hand Right Sight Turn Turned Turning Walked Walketh Walking Way WaysJump to Next David Eyes Hand Right Sight Turn Turned Turning Walked Walketh Walking Way Ways2 Kings 22 1. Josiah's good reign.3. He takes care for the repair of the temple. 8. Hilkiah having found a book of the law, 12. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord. 15. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time. And he did what was right This phrase underscores the moral and spiritual integrity of King Josiah. The Hebrew word for "right" is "yashar," which conveys a sense of uprightness and righteousness. In the context of the kings of Judah, doing what was "right" often meant adhering to the covenantal laws and commandments given by God. Josiah's reign is marked by a return to these divine standards, setting him apart from many of his predecessors who led the nation into idolatry and sin. in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David not turning aside to the right or to the left Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And he didוַיַּ֥עַשׂ (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 and walked וַיֵּ֗לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the ways דֶּ֙רֶךְ֙ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of David דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse his forefather; אָבִ֔יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father he did not וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no turn aside סָ֖ר (sār) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5493: To turn aside to the right יָמִ֥ין (yā·mîn) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south or to the left. וּשְׂמֹֽאול׃ (ū·śə·mō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8040: Dark, the north, the left hand Links 2 Kings 22:2 NIV2 Kings 22:2 NLT 2 Kings 22:2 ESV 2 Kings 22:2 NASB 2 Kings 22:2 KJV 2 Kings 22:2 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 22:2 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 22:2 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 22:2 French Bible 2 Kings 22:2 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 22:2 He did that which was right (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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