Parallel Verses

A Conservative Version

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

New American Standard Bible

But after the death of Jehoiada the officials of Judah came and bowed down to the king, and the king listened to them.

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.

Holman Bible

However, after Jehoiada died, the rulers of Judah came and paid homage to the king. Then the king listened to them,

International Standard Version

But after Jehoiada had died, officials from Judah came, bowed down to the king, and the king listened to what they had to say.

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.

Amplified

Now after the death of Jehoiada [the priest, who had hidden Joash], the officials of Judah came and bowed down to King Joash; then the king listened to 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.

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.

Julia Smith Translation

And after the death of Jehoiada came the chiefs of Judah, and they will Worship to the king. Then the king heard to them.

King James 2000

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and bowed before the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.

Lexham Expanded Bible

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

Modern King James verseion

And after the death of Jehoiada the rulers of Judah came and bowed down to the king. And the king listened to them.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And after the death of Jehoiada, came the lords of Judah and made obeisance to the king. And then he hearkened unto them.

NET Bible

After Jehoiada died, the officials of Judah visited the king and declared their loyalty to him. The king listened to their advice.

New Heart English Bible

Now after the death of Jehoiada the leaders of Judah came and paid homage to the king. And the king listened to them.

The Emphasized Bible

Now, after the death of Jehoiada, came the rulers of Judah, and bowed themselves down unto the king, - then, hearkened the king unto them.

Webster

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

World English Bible

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

Youngs 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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אחר 
'achar 
Usage: 488

the death
מות 
Maveth 
Usage: 156

יהוידע 
Y@howyada` 
Usage: 48


come, bring, ... in, enter, go, carry, ...down, pass, ...out,
Usage: 0

the princes
שׂר 
Sar 
Usage: 421

of Judah
יהוּדה 
Y@huwdah 
Usage: 648

שׁחה 
Shachah 
Usage: 171

to the king
מלך 
melek 
Usage: 2521

Then the king
מלך 
melek 
Usage: 2521

Verse Info

Context Readings

Joash Repairs The Temple

16 And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, and toward God and his house. 17 Now after the death of Jehoiada the rulers of Judah came, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened to them. 18 And they forsook the house of LORD, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols. And wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their guiltiness.

Cross References

Deuteronomy 31:27

For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck. Behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against LORD, and how much more after my death?

2 Chronicles 10:8-10

But he forsook the counsel of the old men which they had given him, and took counsel with the young men that grew up with him, who stood before him.

2 Chronicles 22:3-4

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab. For his mother was his counselor to do wickedly.

Proverbs 7:21-23

With her much fair speech she causes him to yield. With the flattering of her lips she forces him along.

Proverbs 20:19

He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets. Therefore do not associate with him who opens wide his lips.

Proverbs 26:8

As he who binds a stone in a sling, so is he who gives honor to a fool.

Proverbs 26:28

A lying tongue hates those whom it has wounded, and a flattering mouth works ruin.

Proverbs 29:5

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

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler hearkens to falsehood, all his servants are wicked.

Daniel 11:32

And he shall pervert by flatteries such as do wickedly against the covenant. But the people who know their God shall be strong, and do [exploits].

Acts 20:29-30

For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves will enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

2 Peter 1:15

And also I will endeavor for you to always have, after my departure, the memory of these things to apply.

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