2 Chronicles 24:17 “After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and…”

2 Chronicles 24:17

After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.

World English Bible

Now after the death of Jehoiada, the princes of Judah came and bowed down to the king. Then the king listened to them.

American Standard Version

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.

Geneva Bible 1599

And after the death of Iehoiada, came the princes of Iudah, and did reuerence to the King, and the King hearkened vnto them.

Darby Translation

And after the death of Jehoiada the princes of Judah came and made obeisance to the king; then the king hearkened to them.

Young's Literal Translation

And after the death of Jehoiada come in have heads of Judah, and bow themselves to the king; then hath the king hearkened unto them,

Bible in Basic English

Now after the death of Jehoiada, the chiefs of Judah came and went down on their faces before the king. Then the king gave ear to them.

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Cross references

“A. M. 3162-3165. B.C. 842-839. Now after”

Deuteronomy 31:27 2 Peter 1:15 Acts 20:29 Acts 20:30

Deuteronomy 31:27 · BSB

For I know how rebellious and stiff-necked you are. If you are already rebelling against the LORD while I am still alive, how much more will you rebel after my death!

2 Peter 1:15 · BSB

And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.

Acts 20:29 · BSB

I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.

Acts 20:30 · BSB

Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.

“the princes of Judah”

2 Chronicles 10:8–10 Proverbs 7:21–23 Proverbs 20:19 Proverbs 26:8 Proverbs 26:28 Proverbs 29:5

2 Chronicles 10:8–10 · BSB

But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him.

Proverbs 7:21–23 · BSB

With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.

Proverbs 20:19 · BSB

He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

Proverbs 26:8 · BSB

Like binding a stone into a sling is the giving of honor to a fool.

Proverbs 26:28 · BSB

A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

Proverbs 29:5 · BSB

A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.

“Then the king”

Proverbs 29:12

Proverbs 29:12 · BSB

If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16And Jehoiada was buried with the kings in the City of David, because he had done what was good in Israel for God and His temple.

18They abandoned the house of the LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherah poles and idols. So wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs.

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