2 Kings 11:21

²¹ Joash [1] was seven years old when he began to reign.[2]

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Other Translations of 2 Kings 11:21

King James Version

²¹ Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign.

English Standard Version

²¹ Ch 12:1 in Hebrew JehoashJehoash is another spelling of Joash (son of Ahaziah) as in verse 2 was seven years old when he began to reign.

The Message

²¹ Joash was seven years old when he became king.

New King James Version

²¹ Jehoash was seven years old when he became king.

New Living Translation

²¹ Joash was seven years old when he became king.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:21

Commentary on 2 Kings 11:17-21

(Read 2 Kings 11:17-21)

King and people would cleave most firmly to each other, when both had joined themselves to the Lord. It is well with a people, when all the changes that pass over them help to revive, strengthen, and advance the interests of religion among them. Covenants are of use, both to remind us of, and bind us to, the duties already binding on us. They immediately abolished idolatry; and, pursuant to the covenant with one another, they expressed mutual readiness to help each other. The people rejoiced, and Jerusalem was quiet. The way for people to be joyful and at peace, is to engage fully in the service of God; for the voice of joy and thanksgiving is in the dwellings of the righteous, but there is no peace for the wicked.