2 Chronicles 23:1

2 Chronicles 23:1 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.

King James Version KJV

And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.

American Standard Version ASV

Bible in Basic English BBE

In the seventh year, Jehoiada made himself strong, and made an agreement with the captains of hundreds, Azariah, the son of Jeroham, Ishmael, the son of Jehohanan, Azariah, the son of Obed, Maaseiah, the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat, the son of Zichri.

Free Bible Version FBV

But in the seventh year, Jehoiada had the courage to act. He made a pledge with the commanders of hundreds: Azariah, son of Jeroham, Ishmael, son of Jehohanan, Azariah, son of Obed, Maaseiah, son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat, son of Zichri.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And in the seuenth yeere Iehoiada waxed bolde, and tooke the captaines of hundreths, to wit, Azariah the sonne of Ieroham, and Ishmael the sonne of Iehohanan, and Azariah the sonne of Obed, and Maasiah the sonne of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the sonne of Zichri in couenant with him.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And in the seventh year hath Jehoiada strengthened himself, and taketh the heads of the hundreds, even Azariah son of Jeroham, and Ishmael son of Jehohanan, and Azariah son of Obed, and Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri, with him into covenant.

World English Bible WEB

In the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds—Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri—into a covenant with him.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And in the seventh year Joiada being encouraged, took the captains of hundreds, to wit, Azarias the son of Jeroham, and Ismahel the son of Johanan, and Azarias the son of Obed, and Maasias the son of Adaias, and Elisaphat the son of Zechri: and made a covenant with them.

Translation for Translators T4T

After Joash had been hidden in the temple for six years, Jehoiada the priest decided that it was necessary to do something. So he made an agreement with the army commanders of groups of 100 soldiers: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zicri.

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2 Chronicles 23:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֨ה הַ/שְּׁבִעִ֜ית הִתְחַזַּ֣ק יְהוֹיָדָ֗ע וַ/יִּקַּ֣ח אֶת שָׂרֵ֣י הַ/מֵּא֡וֹת לַ/עֲזַרְיָ֣הוּ בֶן יְרֹחָ֡ם וּ/לְ/יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל בֶּן יְ֠הוֹחָנָן וְ/לַֽ/עֲזַרְיָ֨הוּ בֶן עוֹבֵ֜ד וְ/אֶת מַעֲשֵׂיָ֧הוּ בֶן עֲדָיָ֛הוּ וְ/אֶת אֱלִישָׁפָ֥ט בֶּן זִכְרִ֖י עִמּ֥/וֹ בַ/בְּרִֽית

וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֨ה shâneh H8141 year Conj | Prep | N-fs

הַ/שְּׁבִעִ֜ית shᵉbîyʻîy H7637 seventh Art | Adj

הִתְחַזַּ֣ק châzaq H2388 to strengthen V-Hithpael-Perf-3ms

יְהוֹיָדָ֗ע Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ H3077 Jehoiada N-proper

וַ/יִּקַּ֣ח lâqach H3947 to take Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

שָׂרֵ֣י sar H8269 ruler N-mp

הַ/מֵּא֡וֹת mêʼâh H3967 hundred Art | Adj

לַ/עֲזַרְיָ֣הוּ ʻĂzaryâh H5838 Azariah Prep | N-proper

בֶן bên H1121 son N-ms

יְרֹחָ֡ם Yᵉrôchâm H3395 Jeroham N-proper

וּ/לְ/יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל Yishmâʻêʼl H3458 Ishmael Conj | Prep | N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

יְ֠הוֹחָנָן Yᵉhôwchânân H3076 Jehohanan N-proper

וְ/לַֽ/עֲזַרְיָ֨הוּ ʻĂzaryâh H5838 Azariah Conj | Prep | N-proper

בֶן bên H1121 son N-ms

עוֹבֵ֜ד ʻÔwbêd H5744 Obed N-proper

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM

מַעֲשֵׂיָ֧הוּ Maʻăsêyâh H4641 Maaseiah N-proper

בֶן bên H1121 son N-ms

עֲדָיָ֛הוּ ʻĂdâyâh H5718 Adaiah N-proper

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM

אֱלִישָׁפָ֥ט ʼĔlîyshâphâṭ H478 Elishaphat N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

זִכְרִ֖י Zikrîy H2147 Zichri N-proper

עִמּ֥/וֹ ʻim H5973 with Prep | Suff

בַ/בְּרִֽית bᵉrîyth H1285 covenant Prep | N-fs

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וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֨ה shâneh H8141 "year" Conj | Prep | N-fs

This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.

Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)

Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.

הַ/שְּׁבִעִ֜ית shᵉbîyʻîy H7637 "seventh" Art | Adj

The Hebrew word for seventh, this term is an ordinal number used to describe something in the seventh position. It appears in the Bible as seventh time.

Definition: 1) seventh 1a) ordinal number

Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: seventh (time). See also: Genesis 2:2; Numbers 29:12; Jeremiah 28:17.

הִתְחַזַּ֣ק châzaq H2388 "to strengthen" V-Hithpael-Perf-3ms

To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with

Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.

יְהוֹיָדָ֗ע Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ H3077 "Jehoiada" N-proper

Jehoiada means Jehovah knows, and was the name of three Israelites, including a high priest who helped King David and hid Joash from Athaliah. He is mentioned in Jeremiah 29:26.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.29.26 § Jehoiada = "Jehovah knows" 1) father of Benaiah, David's mighty warrior 2) leader of the priests who joined David at Hebron 3) high priest at the time of Athaliah's usurpation of the throne of Judah; hid Joash, the king's son, for six years and eventually replaced him on the throne of Judah 4) second priest, or sagan, to Seraiah the high priest

Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiada. Compare H3111 (יוֹיָדָע). See also: 2 Samuel 8:18; 1 Chronicles 11:24; Jeremiah 29:26.

וַ/יִּקַּ֣ח lâqach H3947 "to take" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.

Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)

Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

שָׂרֵ֣י sar H8269 "ruler" N-mp

A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.

Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden

Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.

הַ/מֵּא֡וֹת mêʼâh H3967 "hundred" Art | Adj

Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.

Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)

Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.

לַ/עֲזַרְיָ֣הוּ ʻĂzaryâh H5838 "Azariah" Prep | N-proper

Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; § Azariah = "Jehovah has helped" 1) son of king Amaziah of Judah and king of Judah himself for 52 years; also 'Uzziah' 2) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 2a) also, 'Abednego' (H5664 or H5665) 3) son of Nathan and an officer of Solomon; perhaps David's grandson and Solomon's nephew 4) a prophet in the days of king Asa of Judah 5) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 5 6) another son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to 4 7) a priest, son of Ahimaaz, grandson of Zadok and high priest in the reign of king Solomon 8) the high priest in the reign of king Uzziah of Judah 9) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah; probably same as 18 10) a Kohathite Levite, father of Joel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 11) a Merarite Levite, son of Jehalelel in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 12) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zephaniah and ancestor of Samuel the prophet 13) a Levite who helped Ezra in instructing the people in the law 14) son of Jeroham and one of the temple captains of Judah in the time of queen Athaliah; probably the same as 21 15) son of Maaseiah who repaired part of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 16) one of the leaders who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel 17) a man who assisted in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah; probably the same as 10 18) son of Johanan, one of the captains of Ephraim in the reign of king Ahaz of Judah 19) a Judaite, son of Ethan of the sons of Zerah 20) a Judaite, son of Jehu of the family of the Jerahmeelites and descended from Jarha the Egyptian slave of Sheshan; probably one of the captains of the time of queen Athaliah and the same as 15 21) a priest, son of Hilkiah 22) a priest, son of Johanan 23) son of king Jehoram of Judah; probably clerical error for 'Ahaziah' 24) son of Meraioth 25) son of Hoshaiah and one of the proud men who confronted Jeremiah

Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.

בֶן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

יְרֹחָ֡ם Yᵉrôchâm H3395 "Jeroham" N-proper

Jeroham means showing pity, and was the name of several Israelites, including the father of Azariah and grandfather of Samuel. He lived during the Divided Monarchy. Jeroham is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:1.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.23.1; father of: Azariah (H5838S) § Jeroham = "showing pity" 1) father of Elkanah and grandfather of Samuel of the house of Kohath 2) a Benjamite and the founder of a family of Benjamites 3) father or progenitor of Ibneiah and a Benjamite; maybe same as 2 4) a descendant of Aaron and a priest of the family of Immer; son of Pashur and father of Adaiah 5) another priest; maybe same as 4 6) a resident of Gedor and father of one of David's mighty warriors 7) a Danite whose son or descendant Azareel was head of the tribe in the time of David 8) father of Azariah one of the captains with Jehoiada in the time of Athaliah

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Jeroham. See also: 1 Samuel 1:1; 1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 11:12.

וּ/לְ/יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל Yishmâʻêʼl H3458 "Ishmael" Conj | Prep | N-proper

Ishmael means God will hear, and refers to Abraham's son with Hagar, as well as several other Israelites. He is mentioned in Genesis and Ezra. Ishmael is considered the progenitor of the Arabian peoples.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.22 § Ishmael = "God will hear" 1) son of Abraham and Sarah's handmaid Hagar and the progenitor of the Arabian peoples 2) son of Nethaniah and the murderer of Gedaliah 3) a Benjamite, one of the sons of Azel a descendant of Saul through Meribbaal or Mephibosheth 4) a Judaite, father of Zebadiah 5) a Judaite, son of Johanan and one of the captains who aided Jehoiada in restoring Joash to the throne 6) a priest of the family of Pashur with a foreign wife whom he was forced to put away by Ezra

Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Ishmael. See also: Genesis 16:11; 2 Chronicles 19:11; Jeremiah 40:8.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

יְ֠הוֹחָנָן Yᵉhôwchânân H3076 "Jehohanan" N-proper

Jehohanan means Jehovah has graced, and was the name of eight Israelites, including a priest and a high priest, in the time of Exile and Return. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:42.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.42 § Jehohanan = "Jehovah has graced" 1) a priest during the high priesthood of Joiakim who returned with Zerubbabel 2) a high priest in the time of Ezra 3) a Levite priest who took part in the dedication of the wall in the time of Nehemiah 4) son of Tobiah 5) a Korhite Levite and one of the doorkeepers to the tabernacle in the time of David 6) a captain of Judah under king Jehoshaphat 7) an Ephraimite 8) an Israelite with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Jewish captain after the fall of Jerusalem 10) the eldest son of king Josiah 11) a post-exilic prince of the line of David 12) father of Azariah, priest in Solomon's time 13) a Benjamite, one of David's mighty warriors 14) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors 15) a returning exile

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Jehohanan, Johanan. Compare H3110 (יוֹחָנָן). See also: 1 Chronicles 12:5; 2 Chronicles 28:12; Nehemiah 12:42.

וְ/לַֽ/עֲזַרְיָ֨הוּ ʻĂzaryâh H5838 "Azariah" Conj | Prep | N-proper

Azariah was the name of nineteen different Israelites, including a king of Judah and a friend of Daniel who was renamed Abednego by King Nebuchadnezzar. His name means Jehovah has helped.

Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Azariah. See also: 1 Kings 4:2; 2 Chronicles 21:2; Jeremiah 43:2.

בֶן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

עוֹבֵ֜ד ʻÔwbêd H5744 "Obed" N-proper

Obed means serving and refers to several Israelites, including the grandfather of King David, who was the son of Boaz and Ruth. He is mentioned in the book of 2 Chronicles and 1 Samuel. Obed played a significant role in the family line of Jesus.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.23.1; father of: Azariah (H5838T) § Obed = "serving" 1) son of Boaz by Ruth and the grandfather of David 2) a Judaite, a descendant of Jarha, the Egyptian slave of Sheshan, in the line of Jerahmeel 3) a Judaite, father of Azariah, one of the captains of hundreds who joined with Jehoiada in the revolution by which Athaliah fell 4) one of David's mighty warriors 5) son of Shemaiah and a gatekeeper of the temple

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Obed. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Chronicles 2:37; 2 Chronicles 23:1.

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

מַעֲשֵׂיָ֧הוּ Maʻăsêyâh H4641 "Maaseiah" N-proper

Maaseiah means work of Jehovah, a name given to 16 Israelites, including a descendant of Jeshua in Ezra's time. It symbolizes God's action in their lives. Maaseiah is mentioned in Jeremiah 35:4.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.4; son of: Shallum (H7967S) § Maaseiah = "work of Jehovah" 1) a descendant of Jeshua who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 2) a priest of the sons of Harim who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 3) a priest of the sons of Pashur who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 4) a descendant of Pahath-moab who had taken a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) father of Azariah 6) one who stood on the right hand of Ezra when he read the law to the people 7) a Levite who assisted when Ezra read the law to the people 8) one of the heads of the people whose descendants signed the covenant with Nehemiah 9) a Benjamite ancestor of Sallu 10) a priest who took part in the musical service at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Ezra 11) another priest who took part in the musical service at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem under Ezra 12) father of Zephaniah the prophet in the reign of Zedekiah 13) father of Zedekiah the false prophet in the time of Jeremiah 14) a Levite of the 2nd rank who David appointed to sound with psalteries on Alamoth 15) son of Adaiah and one of the captains of hundreds in the reign of king Joash of Judah 16) an officer of high rank in the reign of king Uzziah 17) son of king Ahaz of Judah who was killed by Zichri in the invasion of Judah by king Pekah of Israel 18) governor of Jerusalem in the reign of Josiah 19) son of Shallum and a Levite of high rand in the reign of king Jehoiakim of Judah 20) ancestor of Baruch and Seraiah and a priest

Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: Maaseiah. See also: 1 Chronicles 15:18; Nehemiah 8:4; Jeremiah 21:1.

בֶן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

עֲדָיָ֛הוּ ʻĂdâyâh H5718 "Adaiah" N-proper

Adaiah means Jehovah has adorned Himself, the name of eight Israelites, including a grandfather of king Josiah and a Levite. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 12:4 and was a native of Boscath.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.4 Another name of id.do (עִדּוֹא ,עִדּוֹ "Iddo" H5714K) § Adaiah = "Jehovah has adorned Himself" 1) maternal grandfather of king Josiah of Judah and native of Boscath in the lowlands of Judah 2) a Gershonite Levite and ancestor of Asaph 3) a Benjamite, son of Shimhi 4) a priest, son of Jehoram 5) ancestor of Maaseiah, one of the captains who supported Jehoiada 6) a descendant of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 7) a descendant of another Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 8) a descendant of Pharez of the tribe of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Adaiah. See also: 2 Kings 22:1; 2 Chronicles 23:1; Nehemiah 11:12.

וְ/אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | DirObjM

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

אֱלִישָׁפָ֥ט ʼĔlîyshâphâṭ H478 "Elishaphat" N-proper

Elishaphat was an Israelite captain who supported the high priest Jehoiada, as seen in 2 Chronicles 23:1. His name means my God has judged, reflecting his faith and trust in God.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.23.1; son of: Zichri (H2147O) § Elishaphat = "my God has judged" a captain for the high priest Jehoiada

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Elishaphat. See also: 2 Chronicles 23:1.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

זִכְרִ֖י Zikrîy H2147 "Zichri" N-proper

Zichri was the name of several Israelites, including a Reubenite leader and a descendant of Judah. The name means 'memorable' and is used in the Bible to identify various individuals, including a priest and a son of Izhar.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.17 § Zichri = "memorable" 1) the father of Eliezer, the chief of the Reubenites in the reign of David 2) the father of Amasiah, a descendant of Judah 3) a son of Izhar and grandson of Kohath 4) a descendant of Eliezer the son of Moses 5) a son of Asaph, elsewhere called 'Zabdi' and 'Zaccur' 6) a priest of the family of Abijah, in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua 7) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shimhi 8) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Shashak 9) a descendant of Benjamin of the sons of Jeroham 10) father of Joel and descendant of Benjamin 11) a father of Elishaphat, one of the conspirators with Jehoiada 12) a Ephraimite hero in the invading army of Pekah the son of Remaliah

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Zichri. See also: Exodus 6:21; 1 Chronicles 27:16; Nehemiah 12:17.

עִמּ֥/וֹ ʻim H5973 "with" Prep | Suff

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

בַ/בְּרִֽית bᵉrîyth H1285 "covenant" Prep | N-fs

A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.

Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation

Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.

Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 23:1

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Context
Cross References
2 Chronicles 23:1 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 23:1
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:1
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:1
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:1
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:1
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 23:1
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 23:1
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 23:1

Context — Joash Anointed King of Judah

1Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri.

2So they went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites from all the cities of Judah and the heads of the families of Israel. And when they came to Jerusalem, 3the whole assembly made a covenant with the king in the house of God. “Behold, the king’s son!” said Jehoiada. “He must reign, just as the LORD promised concerning the descendants of David.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	2 Chronicles 15:12	Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul.
2	2 Kings 11:4–20	Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— the two divisions that would go off duty on the Sabbath are to guard the house of the LORD for the king. You must surround the king with weapons in hand, and anyone who approaches the ranks must be put to death. You must stay close to the king wherever he goes.” So the commanders of hundreds did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—and came to Jehoiada the priest. Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD. And the guards stood with weapons in hand surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!” When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD. And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD. He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne, and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace.
3	Nehemiah 9:38	In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”
4	1 Samuel 18:3	Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

2 Chronicles 23:1 Summary

In 2 Chronicles 23:1, Jehoiada takes a bold step by making a covenant with the commanders of hundreds to support the rightful king of Judah. This shows that Jehoiada is trusting in God's plan and timing, similar to how we are called to trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7. By waiting for the right moment and gathering support, Jehoiada is able to take a stand for what is right, just like we are called to stand for God's truth in our own lives, as encouraged in 1 Peter 3:15. This event reminds us that God is always working to fulfill His promises, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, and we can trust in His faithfulness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jehoiada wait until the seventh year to take action?

Jehoiada likely waited until the seventh year because he was waiting for the right moment to act, possibly due to the influence of Athaliah's power decreasing or his own strength and support increasing, as seen in 2 Chronicles 22:12 where he had been protecting Joash in the house of God.

What is the significance of making a covenant with the commanders of hundreds?

Making a covenant with the commanders of hundreds was a strategic move by Jehoiada to secure their loyalty and support for the upcoming actions, similar to how God made covenants with His people, such as in Genesis 17:1-14 and Exodus 19:5-6.

Who were the commanders of hundreds that Jehoiada made a covenant with?

The commanders of hundreds that Jehoiada made a covenant with were Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri, as listed in 2 Chronicles 23:1.

How does this event relate to God's larger plan for Israel?

This event is part of God's plan to maintain the Davidic dynasty, as promised in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, and to ultimately bring about the redemption of His people through the Messiah, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6-7 and Jeremiah 23:5-6.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can, like Jehoiada, wait patiently for the right moment to act in a situation, trusting in God's timing?
How can I, like the commanders of hundreds, demonstrate loyalty and support for God's appointed leaders, as seen in Hebrews 13:7 and 13:17?
In what ways can I strengthen myself, like Jehoiada, to take a stand for God's truth and purposes in my own life, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18 and 1 Corinthians 16:13?
What covenants has God made with me, and how can I remain faithful to those covenants, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9-10 and 2 Corinthians 1:20?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 23:1

And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:1

2 CHAPTER 23 Jehoiada maketh Joash king, . Athaliah is slain, . The pure worship of God is restored, . Took the captains of hundreds; not all, but those here following, in whom he put most trust. But this chapter is almost all taken out of 2Ki 11, where it is explained.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:1

2 Chronicles 23:1 And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.Ver. 1. Strengthened himself, and took.] It was a weighty work he went about, and therefore he taketh the wisest course, the fittest time; on the Sabbath, when the congregation met; and in the temple, whither Athaliah and her courtiers seldom came; and not till the people had, for seven years before, borne Athaliah’ s tyrannical government, and groaned after deliverance.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:1

XXIII. THE FALL OF , AND OF JOASH. (Comp. 2 Kings 11:4-20.) (1) Jehoiada strengthened himself.—Showed himself strong or courageous, behaved boldly (1 Samuel 4:9). The chronicler has substituted a favourite expression (hithchazzaq) for the term used in Kings, “Jehoiada sent.”The captains of hundreds.—Their names, added here, are not given in 2 Kings 11:4. On the other hand, Kings reads, “the captains of the hundreds of the Carians (or body-guard) and the Runners (or couriers, i.e., royal messengers) “—terms which were probably obscure to the chronicler. Azariah . . . and Azariah.—Heb.,’Azaryâh . . . and ‘Azaryâhû. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 21:2.) These names are introduced in the chronicler s well-known manner (by the prefix le, marking the object of the verb). His style is very visible in the additions to the narrative as compared with Kings.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:1

CHAPTER XXIII Jehoiada the priest, after having taken counsel with the captains, Levites, c., proclaims Joash, and anoints him king, 1-11. Athaliah, endeavouring to prevent it, is slain, 12-15. He makes the people enter into a covenant, that they would serve the Lord, 16. The people break down the temple of Baal, and slay Mattan his priest, 17. Jehoiada makes several alterations, and remodels the kingdom, 18-21. NOTES ON CHAP. XXIII Verse 1. And in the seventh year] See on 2Kg 11:4, &c.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 23:1

Ch. 2 Chronicles 23:1-11 (= 2 Kings 11:4-12). The Conspiracy against Athaliah 1. strengthened himself] Cp. 2 Chronicles 1:1 (note); the phrase does not occur in the parallel passage of Kings. Azariah, etc.] These names do not occur in Kings. captains of hundreds] In 2 Kin. “captains over hundreds of the Carites (i.e. Cherethites) and of the guard.” The Chronicler takes the captains to be captains of Levites.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 23:1

The five names do not occur in Kings; only, and incidentally, the five divisions of the royal guard (2 Kings 11:5 note).

Sermons on 2 Chronicles 23:1

	Sermon	Description
	Burning for God by G.W. North	In this sermon, the preacher describes a vision of seeing the Son of Man, who is described as having a majestic appearance with white hair, fiery eyes, and feet like brass. The pre
	I Once Longed for New Things to Obey by Carter Conlon	This sermon emphasizes the importance of renewing the altar of the Lord in our lives, shunning evil, embracing good, and maintaining a servant's heart. It highlights the dangers of
	Seeking Gods Face by Richard Owen Roberts	This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's face in times of trouble and spiritual decline. It recounts stories of individuals and communities who experienced revival an
	They Entered Into a Covenant to Seek The by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of entering into a covenant with God, contrasting it with the fleeting covenants made by humans. He highlights that God's covenant is permane
	A Covenant by Phoebe Palmer	Phoebe Palmer delivers a powerful sermon on consecrating oneself fully to the Lord, surrendering body, soul, spirit, time, talents, influence, family, and possessions to God. She e
	Provision of the Covenant - Part 2 by Bill Stafford	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding God's covenant with His people. He explains that through the covenant, believers become one with Christ and