2 Kings 14:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, yet not like David his father: he did according to all things as Joash his father did.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He did what was right in the Lord's eyes, but not like his ancestor David had done. Instead, he followed the example of his father Joash in everything he did.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes a king who was generally good but didn't reach the spiritual heights of King David, following his father's mixed example instead.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to King Amaziah of Judah, who reigned around 796-767 BC. While he was considered a relatively good king who worshipped God, he didn't fully remove the high places where people offered sacrifices, unlike the ideal standard set by King David. His father Joash had also been a similarly mixed king—doing right in many ways but not completely reforming religious practices.

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