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2 Kings 11:21

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Berean Standard Bible

Joash was seven years old when he became king.

American Standard Version (1901)

Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.

Bible in Basic English

And Jehoash was seven years old when he became king.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now Joas was seven years old, when he began to reign.

Free Bible Version

Joash was seven when he became king.

Geneva Bible 1599

Seuen yeere olde was Iehoash when he began to reigne.

King James (Authorized) Version

Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign.

Translation for Translators

Joash was seven years old when he became the king of Judah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Joash was seven years old when he began to reign.

Noah Webster Bible

Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign.

World English Bible

Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.

Young's Literal Translation

a son of seven years is Jehoash in his reigning.

Context

Jehoiada Restores the Worship of the LORD

²⁰and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace. ²¹Joash was seven years old when he became king.

Summary

This verse records the reign of King Joash, who was crowned at a young age and ruled in Judah for forty years. Despite being a child when he ascended to the throne, Joash was guided by the priest Jehoiada and followed the ways of the Lord during his early years. His commitment to restoring the temple of the Lord and upholding the worship of God reflects his dedication to the faith of his ancestors. King Joash's reign serves as a reminder of the importance of godly leadership and the impact of righteous influences in shaping the destiny of a nation.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Seven years old was Jehoash - The first instance on record of making a child seven years old the king of any nation, and especially of such a nation as the Jews, who were at all times very difficult to be governed.

2 Kings 11:21

Jehoiada Restores the Worship of the LORD

²⁰and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace. ²¹Joash was seven years old when he became king.

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Berean Standard Bible

Joash was seven years old when he became king.

American Standard Version (1901)

Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.

Bible in Basic English

And Jehoash was seven years old when he became king.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now Joas was seven years old, when he began to reign.

Free Bible Version

Joash was seven when he became king.

Geneva Bible 1599

Seuen yeere olde was Iehoash when he began to reigne.

King James (Authorized) Version

Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign.

Translation for Translators

Joash was seven years old when he became the king of Judah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Joash was seven years old when he began to reign.

Noah Webster Bible

Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign.

World English Bible

Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.

Young's Literal Translation

a son of seven years is Jehoash in his reigning.