2 Chronicles 24:2 And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest. I. THE INSTABILITY OF HIS RELIGION. 1. He was zealous for God under restraint. 2. He degenerated when that restraint was taken away. II. THE HONOUR AND THE DISGRACE OF HIS REIGN. 1. Honourable reforms. 2. Disgraceful crimes. Like Nero after the death of his teacher Seneca, the philosopher, he was stained with crimes. III. THE DISASTROUS END OF HIS LIFE. Conclusion: Learn — 1. The responsibility of those to whom the care of young persons is entrusted. 2. Caution those yet under guardianship and tutors and friends. 3. The awful end of those who turn aside from hopeful beginnings. (J. Wolfendale.) Parallel Verses KJV: And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest.WEB: Joash did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh all the days of Jehoiada the priest. |
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