Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Shachah
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 24:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joash Repairs The Temple
16 And they put him into his last resting-place in the town of David, among the kings, because he had done good in Israel for God and for his house. 17 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. 18 And they gave up the house of the Lord God of their fathers, and became worshippers of pillars of wood and of the images; and because of this sin of theirs, wrath came on Judah and Jerusalem.
Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 31:27
For I have knowledge of your hard and uncontrolled hearts: even now, while I am still living, you will not be ruled by the Lord; how much less after my death?
2 Chronicles 10:8-10
But he gave no attention to the opinion of the old men, but went to the young men of his generation who were waiting before him.
2 Chronicles 22:3-4
He went in the ways of the family of Ahab, for his mother was his teacher in evil-doing.
Proverbs 7:21-23
With her fair words she overcame him, forcing him with her smooth lips.
Proverbs 20:19
He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.
Proverbs 26:8
Giving honour to a foolish man is like attempting to keep a stone fixed in a cord.
Proverbs 26:28
A false tongue has hate for those who have clean hearts, and a smooth mouth is a cause of falling.
Proverbs 29:5
A man who says smooth things to his neighbour is stretching out a net for his steps.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.
Daniel 11:32
And those who do evil against the agreement will be turned to sin by his fair words: but the people who have knowledge of their God will be strong and do well.
Acts 20:29-30
I am conscious that after I am gone, evil wolves will come in among you, doing damage to the flock;
2 Peter 1:15
And I will take every care so that you may have a clear memory of these things after my death.