What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 24:2? And Joash • Joash was the lone surviving heir of David’s line after Athaliah’s murderous purge (2 Chronicles 22:10–12; 2 Kings 11:1–3). • God preserved him in the temple for six years, showing His faithfulness to covenant promises made to David (2 Samuel 7:12–16). • When we meet him in 2 Chronicles 24:2, he is on the throne because the Lord orchestrated rescue through faithful people, reminding us that God always keeps a remnant (Isaiah 10:20–22; Romans 11:5). did what was right • Scripture often assesses each king with this yardstick (e.g., Asa in 2 Chronicles 14:2; Hezekiah in 2 Kings 18:3). • “Doing right” involves obeying God’s revealed commands, restoring proper worship, and pursuing justice (Micah 6:8; Deuteronomy 17:18–20). • 2 Kings 12:2 parallels our verse almost word for word, confirming that Joash’s early reign pleased God because of practical obedience, such as repairing the temple (2 Chronicles 24:4–13). in the eyes of the LORD • Human standards shift, but God’s evaluation is perfect: “The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, observing the wicked and the good” (Proverbs 15:3). • He looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7) and searches the earth for those wholly devoted to Him (2 Chronicles 16:9). • Joash’s actions were measured by this divine perspective, underscoring accountability to God rather than public opinion. all the days • The phrase signals a time limit. Joash’s faithfulness had an expiration date. After Jehoiada’s death, “the officials of Judah came and bowed before the king, and he listened to them” (2 Chronicles 24:17), leading to idolatry and judgment (vv. 18–25). • The pattern echoes the cycles in Judges: obedience while a godly leader lives, decline afterward (Judges 2:7, 19). • Faith that endures only under external guidance warns us to cultivate personal conviction (Philippians 2:12–13; Hebrews 3:14). of Jehoiada the priest • Jehoiada was more than a mentor; he was a covenant-minded reformer who led Judah back to the LORD (2 Chronicles 23:16–17). • His priestly influence gave Joash sound counsel (Proverbs 11:14) and exemplified the power of godly leadership. • When Jehoiada died at 130 (2 Chronicles 24:15), the spiritual covering over Joash lifted, revealing the king’s shallow roots. • The contrast challenges us to honor mentors while grounding ourselves directly in God’s Word (Psalm 1:1–3; 2 Timothy 3:14–15). summary 2 Chronicles 24:2 celebrates a season of genuine obedience: “Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.” God preserved the Davidic line through Joash, used Jehoiada’s guidance to produce visible righteousness, and highlighted that true devotion must outlive external supports. Joash’s story calls us to lasting, heart-level fidelity to the Lord who sees and judges rightly. |
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