2 Kings 15:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;

Complete Jewish Bible:

He did what was right from ADONAI's perspective, following the example of everything his father Amatzyah had done.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he did^{H6213} that which was right^{H3477} in the sight^{H5869} of the LORD^{H3068}, according to all that his father^{H1} Amaziah^{H558} had done^{H6213};

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Commentary for 2 Kings 15:3

2 Kings 15:3 is a verse that speaks about King Azariah (also known as Uzziah) of Judah, who is noted for his adherence to the laws and commands of the Lord. The verse states, "And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done." This statement is a summary of Azariah's religious and moral conduct during his reign, indicating that he followed the example set by his father, King Amaziah, who himself had a mixed record in the eyes of the Lord—starting well but later faltering in his faithfulness.

The historical context of this verse is set during the Divided Monarchy period of Israel's history, when the kingdom was split into the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah. Azariah ruled over Judah, and his reign was marked by prosperity and military success, thanks in part to his loyalty to God's commandments, at least in the early years. The themes present in this verse include the importance of following the divine law, the influence of a king's piety on the nation's well-being, and the continuity of religious traditions within the Davidic dynasty.

Azariah's story is one of initial faithfulness followed by a period of pride and subsequent downfall, as later described in 2 Chronicles 26, where he oversteps his bounds by attempting to perform priestly duties, leading to his punishment with leprosy. However, 2 Kings 15:3 specifically highlights the positive aspects of his reign, emphasizing the significance of righteous leadership in the biblical narrative and the expectation that kings would emulate the virtues of their forebears, particularly when those forebears had set a godly example.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3477
   There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָשָׁר
   Transliteration: yâshâr
   Pronunciation: yaw-shawr'
   Description: from יָשַׁר; straight (literally or figuratively); convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness).
   
3. Strong's Number: H5869
   There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַיִן
   Transliteration: ʻayin
   Pronunciation: ah'-yin
   Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves).
   
4. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1
   There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָב
   Transliteration: ʼâb
   Pronunciation: awb
   Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.
   
6. Strong's Number: H558
   There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲמַצְיָה
   Transliteration: ʼĂmatsyâh
   Pronunciation: am-ats-yaw'
   Description: or אֲמַצְיָהוּ; from אָמַץ and יָהּ; strength of Jah; Amatsjah, the name of four Israelites; Amaziah.