2 Chronicles 24 · Verse 17

2 Chronicles 24:17

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.

2 Chronicles 24:17, King James Version

2 Chronicles 24:17 in other translations

BSB	After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials of Judah came and paid homage to the king, and he listened to them.
WEB	Now after the death of Jehoiada, the princes of Judah came and bowed down to the king. Then the king listened to them.
ASV	Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.
YLT	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,
DARBY	And after the death of Jehoiada the princes of Judah came and made obeisance to the king; then the king hearkened to them.
BBE	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.
Webster	Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened to them.

What does 2 Chronicles 24:17 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 24:17-22

17-22. Now came the princes of Judah, and make obeisance to the king--Hitherto, while Joash occupied the throne, his uncle had held the reins of sovereign power, and by his excellent counsels had directed the young king to such measures as were calculated to promote both the civil and religious interests of the country. The fervent piety, practical wisdom, and inflexible firmness of that sage counsellor exerted immense influence over all classes. But now that the helm of the state-ship was no longer steered by the sound head and firm hand of the venerable high priest, the real merits of Joash's administration appear; and for want of good and enlightened principle, as well as, perhaps, of natural energy of character, he allowed himself to be borne onward in a course which soon wrecked the vessel upon hidden rocks. the king hearkened unto them, &c.--They were secretly attached to idolatry, and their elevated rank affords sad proof how extensively and deeply the nation had become corrupted during the reigns of Jehoram, Ahaziah, and Athaliah. With strong professions of allegiance they humbly requested that they might not be subjected to the continued necessity of frequent and expensive journeys to Jerusalem, but allowed the privilege their fathers had enjoyed of worshipping God in high places at home. They framed their petition in this plausible and least offensive manner, well knowing that, if excused attendance at the temple, they might--without risk of discovery or disturbance--indulge their tastes in the observance of any private rites they pleased. The weak-minded king granted their petition; and the consequence was, that when they left the house of the Lord God of their fathers, they soon "served groves and idols."

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Adam Clarke's Commentary

Verse 17 The princes of Judah - made obeisance to the king - I believe the Targum has given the true sense of this verse: "After the death of Jehoiada, the great men of Judah came and adored King Joash, and seduced him; and then the king received from them their idols."

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Chronicles 24:15-27

See what a great judgment on any prince or people, the death of godly, zealous, useful men is. See how necessary it is that we act in religion from inward principle. Then the loss of a parent, a minister, or a friend, will not be losing our religion. Often both princes and inferior people have been flattered to their ruin. True grace alone will enable a man to bring forth fruit unto the end. Zechariah, the son of…

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2 Chronicles 24:17 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וְאַֽחֲרֵ֥יve.'a.cha.Reiand afterH310

מוֹת֙mOt[the] death ofH4194

יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔עye.Ho.ya.Da'JehoiadaH3077

בָּ֚אוּBa.'uthey cameH935

שָׂרֵ֣יsa.Rei[the] leaders ofH8269

יְהוּדָ֔הye.hu.DahJudahH3063

וַיִּֽשְׁתַּחֲו֖וּvai.yish.ta.cha.Vuand they bowed downH7812

לַמֶּ֑לֶךְla.Me.lekhto the kingH4428

אָ֛ז'azthenH227

שָׁמַ֥עsha.Ma'he listenedH8085

הַמֶּ֖לֶךְha.Me.lekhthe kingH4428

אֲלֵיהֶֽם\׃'a.lei.Hemto themH413

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Cross references for 2 Chronicles 24:17

Deuteronomy 31:27
For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the Lord; and how much more after my death?
Daniel 11:32
And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
2 Peter 1:15
Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
Proverbs 26:8
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
2 Chronicles 22:3-4
He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab: for his mother was his counsellor to do wickedly. Wherefore he did evil in the sight of the Lord like the house of Ahab: for they were his counsellors after the death of his father to his destruction.
Acts 20:29-30
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
2 Chronicles 10:8-10
But he forsook the counsel which the old men gave him, and took counsel with the young men that were brought up with him, that stood before him. And he said unto them, What advice give ye that we may return answer to this people, which have spoken to me, saying, Ease somewhat the yoke that thy father did put upon us? And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s loins.
Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 7:21-23
With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

A.M. 3162-3165. B.C. 842-839. Now after.
De 31:27; Ac 20:29,30; 2Pe 1:15
the princes of Judah.
10:8-10; 22:3,4; Pr 7:21-23; 20:19; 26:8,28; 29:5; Da 11:32
Then the king.
Pr 29:12

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Context

2 Chronicles 24:16
And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house.
2 Chronicles 24:17
Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.
2 Chronicles 24:18
And they left the house of the Lord God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their trespass.

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2 Chronicles 24:17 in other languages

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Muerto Joiada, vinieron los príncipes de Judá, é hicieron acatamiento al rey; y el rey los oyó.
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	Et après la mort de Jehoïada, les chefs de Juda vinrent et s’inclinèrent devant le roi; alors le roi les écouta.
German Elberfelder 1871	Und nach dem Tode Jojadas kamen die Obersten von Juda und beugten sich vor dem König nieder; und der König hörte auf sie.
Latin Clementine Vulgate	Postquam autem obiit Jojada, ingressi sunt principes Juda, et adoraverunt regem: qui delinitus obsequiis eorum, acquievit eis.