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

15But Jehoiada waxed old, and was full of days when he died; an hundred and thirty years old was he when he died. 16And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house. Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them. 18And they left the house of Yhwh God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their trespass. 19Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto Yhwh; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear.

2 Chronicles 24:17 word by word

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

• 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 thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against Yhwh; and how much more after my death?
• Acts 20:29For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
• 2 Peter 1:15Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
• 2 Chronicles 10:8But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him.
• 2 Chronicles 22:3He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his counsellor to do wickedly.
• Proverbs 7:21With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
• Proverbs 20:19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
• Proverbs 26:8As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
• Proverbs 29:5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
• Daniel 11:32And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
• Proverbs 29:12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are 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