2 Chronicles 24:17

2 Chronicles 24:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.
• New International Version (NIV)After the death of Jehoiada, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now after the death of Jehoiada the princes of Judah came and paid homage to the king. Then the king listened to them.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now after the death of Jehoiada the leaders of Judah came and bowed down to the king. And the king listened to them.

Context of 2 Chronicles 24:17

15Now when Jehoiada reached a ripe old age he died; he was one hundred and thirty years old at his death. 16They buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done well in Israel and to God and His house. But after the death of Jehoiada the officials of Judah came and bowed down to the king, and the king listened to them. 18They abandoned the house of the Lord, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols; so wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their guilt. 19Yet He sent prophets to them to bring them back to the Lord; though they testified against them, they would not listen.

2 Chronicles 24:17 word by word

וְאַֽחֲרֵ֥י מוֹת֙ יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע בָּ֚אוּ שָׂרֵ֣י יְהוּדָ֔ה וַיִּֽשְׁתַּחֲו֖וּ לַמֶּ֑לֶךְ אָ֛ז שָׁמַ֥ע הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ אֲלֵיהֶֽם׃Read the interlinear

• But afterאַחַר'achar · afterH310
• the deathמָ֫וֶתmâveth · deathH4194
• of Jehoiadaיְהוֹיָדָעyehôyâdâ‛ · JehoiadaH3077
• the officialsשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
• of Judahיְהוּדָהyehûdâh · JudahH3063
• cameבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• and bowedשָׁחָהshâchâh · to bowH7812
• to the kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• listenedשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085

Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 24:17

• Deuteronomy 31:27For I know your rebellion and your stubbornness; behold, while I am still alive with you today, you have been rebellious against the Lord; how much more, then, after my death?
• Acts 20:29I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock;
• 2 Peter 1:15And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.
• 2 Chronicles 10:8But he forsook the counsel of the elders which they had given him, and consulted with the young men who grew up with him and served him.
• 2 Chronicles 22:3He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor to do wickedly.
• Proverbs 7:21With her many persuasions she entices him; With her flattering lips she seduces him.
• Proverbs 20:19He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.
• Proverbs 26:8Like one who binds a stone in a sling, So is he who gives honor to a fool.
• Proverbs 29:5A man who flatters his neighbor Is spreading a net for his steps.
• Daniel 11:32By smooth words he will turn to godlessness those who act wickedly toward the covenant, but the people who know their God will display strength and take action.
• Proverbs 29:12If a ruler pays attention to falsehood, All his ministers become wicked.

Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 24:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17The princes of Judah - made obeisance to the king - I believe the Targum has given the true sense of this verse: "After the death of Jehoiada, the great men of Judah came and adored King Joash, and seduced him; and then the king received from them their idols."Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17The nobles had taken part in the revolution which placed Joash on the throne 2 Chronicles 23:2, 2 Chronicles 23:13, 2 Chronicles 23:20, but probably on political rather than on religious grounds. They might dislike the rule of a woman and a foreigner without participating in the zeal of Jehoiada for purity of religion. They now petitioned for a toleration of idolatry, not for a return to the condition of things which prevailed under Athaliah. No doubt…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-27Verses 15-27 See what a great judgment on any prince or people, the death of godly, zealous, useful men is. See how necessary it is that we act in religion from inward principle. Then the loss of a parent, a minister, or a friend, will not be losing our religion. Often both princes and inferior people have been flattered to their ruin. True grace alone will enable a man to bring forth fruit unto the end. Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada, being filled with…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 17-2217-22. Now came the princes of Judah, and make obeisance to the king--Hitherto, while Joash occupied the throne, his uncle had held the reins of sovereign power, and by his excellent counsels had directed the young king to such measures as were calculated to promote both the civil and religious interests of the country. The fervent piety, practical wisdom, and inflexible firmness of that sage counsellor exerted immense influence over all classes. But now…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Chronicles 24:17

• Joash
• Rulers

In the dictionaries

• Jehoiada
• Judah
• Chronicles, Books of
• Israel, History of
• Jehoash; Joash
• Judah, Kingdom of
• Obeisance
• Priest, High
• Treasury, (of Temple)

Commentaries on 2 Chronicles 24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings