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.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 2 Chronicles 24:17

Now after the death of Iehoiada, came the Princes of Iudah, and made obeysance to the king: then the king hearkened vnto them.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But after the death of Jehoiada the officials of Judah came and bowed down to the king, and the king listened to them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

And after the death of Jehoiada the princes of Judah came and made obeisance to the king; then the king hearkened to them.
- Darby Bible

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened to them.
- Webster's Bible

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king listened to them.
- World English Bible

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,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and prostrated themselves before the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for 2 Chronicles 24:17

Wesley's Notes for 2 Chronicles 24:17


24:17 Made obeisance - In that posture presenting their requests to him, that they might not be confined to troublesome journeys to Jerusalem, but might have the liberty, which their fore - fathers enjoyed, os worshipping God in the high - places. This liberty once obtained, they knew they could worship idols without disturbance: which was the thing at which they aimed. And for the prevention of such abuses, God obliged all to worship him in one place.


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