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

15Jehoiada grew old and died at the age of 130. 16He was buried in the City of David with the kings, because he had accomplished good in Israel and for God and his temple. After Jehoiada died, the officials of Judah visited the king and declared their loyalty to him. The king listened to their advice. 18They abandoned the temple of the Lord God of their ancestors, and worshiped the Asherah poles and idols. Because of this sinful activity, God was angry with Judah and Jerusalem. 19The Lord sent prophets among them to lead them back to him. They warned the people, but they would not pay attention.

2 Chronicles 24:17 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Now afterאַחַר'achar · afterH310
• the deathמָ֫וֶתmâveth · deathH4194
• of Jehoiadaיְהוֹיָדָעyehôyâdâ‛ · JehoiadaH3077
• cameבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935
• the princesשַׂרώar · rulerH8269
• of Judahיְהוּדָהyehûdâh · JudahH3063
• and made obeisanceשָׁחָהshâchâh · to bowH7812
• to the kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• hearkenedשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085

Cross-references for 2 Chronicles 24:17

• Deuteronomy 31:27for I know about your rebellion and stubbornness. Indeed, even while I have been living among you to this very day, you have rebelled against the Lord; you will be even more rebellious after my death!
• Acts 20:29I know that after I am gone fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.
• 2 Peter 1:15Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.
• 2 Chronicles 10:8But Rehoboam rejected their advice and consulted the young advisers who served him, with whom he had grown up.
• 2 Chronicles 22:3He followed in the footsteps of Ahab’s dynasty, for his mother gave him evil advice.
• Proverbs 7:21She persuaded him with persuasive words; with her smooth talk she compelled him.
• Proverbs 20:19The one who goes about gossiping reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with someone who is always opening his mouth.
• Proverbs 26:8Like tying a stone in a sling, so is giving honor to a fool.
• Proverbs 29:5The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.
• Daniel 11:32Then with smooth words he will defile those who have rejected the covenant. But the people who are loyal to their God will act valiantly.
• Proverbs 29:12If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be 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
• Judah, kingdom of Judah
• Judea, Judah
• Chronicles, Books of
• Israel, History of
• Jehoash; Joash
• Judah, Kingdom of
• Obeisance
• Priest, High

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