2 Chronicles 29:2
New International Version
He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

New Living Translation
He did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight, just as his ancestor David had done.

English Standard Version
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

Berean Standard Bible
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

King James Bible
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

New King James Version
And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.

New American Standard Bible
He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with everything that his father David had done.

NASB 1995
He did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.

NASB 1977
And he did right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he did what was right in the sight of Yahweh, according to all that David his father had done.

Amplified Bible
He did right in the sight of the LORD, in accordance with everything that David his father (forefather) had done.

Christian Standard Bible
He did what was right in the LORD’s sight just as his ancestor David had done.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He did what was right in the LORD’s sight just as his ancestor David had done.

American Standard Version
And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that David his father had done.

Contemporary English Version
Hezekiah obeyed the LORD by doing right, just as his ancestor David had done.

English Revised Version
And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He did what the LORD considered right, as his ancestor David had done.

Good News Translation
Following the example of his ancestor King David, he did what was pleasing to the LORD.

International Standard Version
He practiced what the LORD considered to be right, following all of the examples set by his ancestor David.

Majority Standard Bible
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

NET Bible
He did what the LORD approved, just as his ancestor David had done.

New Heart English Bible
He did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

World English Bible
He did that which was right in Yahweh’s eyes, according to all that David his father had done.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he does that which is right in the eyes of YHWH, according to all that his father David did.

Young's Literal Translation
and he doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah, according to all that David his father did.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will do the straight in the eyes of Jehovah according to all which David his father did.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he did that which was pleasing in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he did what was pleasing in the sight of the Lord, in accord with all that his father David had done.

New American Bible
He did what was right in the LORD’s sight, just as David his father had done.

New Revised Standard Version
He did what was right in the sight of the LORD, just as his ancestor David had done.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, just as David his father had done.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he did what is beautiful before LORD JEHOVAH, just as what David his father did.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father David had done.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hezekiah Cleanses the Temple
1Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. 2And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. 3In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD.…

Cross References
2 Kings 18:3
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

2 Chronicles 31:20-21
So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God. / He acted with all his heart in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law and the commandments, in order to seek his God. And so he prospered.

2 Kings 18:5-6
Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. / He remained faithful to the LORD and did not turn from following Him; he kept the commandments that the LORD had given Moses.

2 Chronicles 34:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

1 Kings 15:11
And Asa did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, as his father David had done.

2 Kings 22:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.

1 Kings 3:14
So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”

2 Chronicles 14:2
And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God.

2 Chronicles 17:3-4
Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel.

2 Chronicles 20:32
And Jehoshaphat walked in the way of his father Asa and did not turn away from it; he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 27:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly.

1 Kings 22:43
And Jehoshaphat walked in all the ways of his father Asa; he did not turn away from them, but did what was right in the eyes of the LORD. The high places, however, were not removed; the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places.

2 Kings 12:2
And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest.

2 Kings 15:3
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done.

2 Kings 16:2
Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God.


Treasury of Scripture

And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father had done.

2 Chronicles 34:2
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left.

2 Kings 18:3
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.

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2 Chronicles 29
1. Hezekiah's good reign.
3. He restores religion
5. He exhorts the Levites
12. They sanctify themselves, and cleanse the house of God
20. Hezekiah offers solemn sacrifices,
24. wherein the Levites are more forward than the priests














And he did
This phrase introduces the actions of King Hezekiah, emphasizing his active role in the spiritual and moral reformation of Judah. The Hebrew root for "did" is עָשָׂה (asah), which means to do, make, or accomplish. This verb is often used in the Old Testament to denote purposeful action, suggesting that Hezekiah's reforms were intentional and deliberate. His actions were not passive but a conscious effort to align Judah with God's will.

what was right
The Hebrew word for "right" is יָשָׁר (yashar), meaning straight, upright, or correct. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe actions that are in accordance with God's commandments and moral standards. Hezekiah's reign is marked by a return to the covenantal faithfulness that God desired from His people. His commitment to righteousness set a standard for leadership that was pleasing to God.

in the eyes of the LORD
This phrase underscores the divine perspective on Hezekiah's actions. The Hebrew word for "eyes" is עַיִן (ayin), which can also mean sight or presence. The phrase suggests that Hezekiah's deeds were evaluated by God's standards, not human ones. It highlights the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God, who sees and knows all. This divine approval is the ultimate measure of righteousness.

just as his father David had done
Here, Hezekiah is compared to King David, his ancestor, who is often regarded as the ideal king of Israel. The Hebrew word for "father" is אָב (av), which can also mean ancestor or forefather. This comparison is significant because David is remembered for his heart for God, despite his imperfections. By aligning Hezekiah with David, the text emphasizes Hezekiah's commitment to restoring true worship and obedience to God, following the example of a king who was "a man after God's own heart" (1 Samuel 13:14). This connection to David also reinforces the Davidic covenant, reminding the reader of God's promises to David's lineage.

(2) And he did.--The verse is identical with 2Kings 18:3.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And he did
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

[what was] right
הַיָּשָׁ֖ר (hay·yā·šār)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3477: Straight, right

in the eyes
בְּעֵינֵ֣י (bə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

just as
כְּכֹ֥ל (kə·ḵōl)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

his father
אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

David
דָּוִ֥יד (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

had done.
עָשָׂ֖ה (‘ā·śāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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