2 Kings 15:34

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah; he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.

Bible in Basic English

And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father Uzziah had done.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he did that which was right before the Lord: according to all that his father Ozias had done, so did he.

Free Bible Version

He did what was right in the Lord's sight, just as his father Uzziah had done.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee did vprightly in the sight of the Lord: he did according to all that his father Vzziah had done.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.

Translation for Translators

He did many things that pleased Yahweh, like his father Uzziah had done.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jotham did what was right in the eyes of Yahweh. He followed the example of all his father Azariah had done.

Noah Webster Bible

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.

World English Bible

He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes. He did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.

Young's Literal Translation

and he doth that which [is] right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that Uzziah his father did he hath done.

Context

Jotham Reigns in Judah

³³He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok.³⁴And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done.

Summary

This verse highlights the reign of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, as king of Judah. Jotham was a righteous king who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, following the example of his father Uzziah. Despite the overall decline of the kingdom of Judah during this period, Jotham's commitment to God's ways brought stability and blessings to the land. His faithfulness serves as a reminder of the importance of leadership that honors God and upholds His commandments.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

15:34-35 Although Jotham did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight, he allowed worship at pagan shrines to continue. • rebuilt the upper gate of the Temple: The prosperity of Uzziah’s reign continued during his son Jotham’s reign. Jotham built onto Jerusalem’s wall at the hill of Ophel and did construction at many Judean sites (2 Chr 27:3-4). He also conquered the rebellious Ammonites (2 Chr 27:5), whom Uzziah had forced into subservience (2 Chr 26:8).

2 Kings 15:34

Jotham Reigns in Judah

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Berean Standard Bible

And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah; he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.

Bible in Basic English

And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father Uzziah had done.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he did that which was right before the Lord: according to all that his father Ozias had done, so did he.

Free Bible Version

He did what was right in the Lord's sight, just as his father Uzziah had done.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hee did vprightly in the sight of the Lord: he did according to all that his father Vzziah had done.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.

Translation for Translators

He did many things that pleased Yahweh, like his father Uzziah had done.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jotham did what was right in the eyes of Yahweh. He followed the example of all his father Azariah had done.

Noah Webster Bible

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD: he did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.

World English Bible

He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes. He did according to all that his father Uzziah had done.

Young's Literal Translation

and he doth that which [is] right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that Uzziah his father did he hath done.