Asa did what the Lord approved like his ancestor David had done.

He did what the Lord approved, but not with wholehearted devotion.

You must not do like we are doing here today, with everyone doing what seems best to him,

You must not eat it so that it may go well with you and your children after you; you will be doing what is right in the Lord’s sight.

In this manner you will purge out the guilt of innocent blood from among you, for you must do what is right before the Lord.

In those days Israel had no king. Each man did what he considered to be right.

In those days Israel had no king. Each man did what he considered to be right.

(He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught “The Bow.” Indeed, it is written down in the Book of Yashar.)

Throughout his lifetime Jehoash did what the Lord approved, just as Jehoiada the priest taught him.

He did what the Lord approved, just as his father Amaziah had done.

He did what the Lord approved, just as his father Uzziah had done.

He did what the Lord approved, just as his ancestor David had done.

He followed in his father Asa’s footsteps and was careful to do what the Lord approved.

Joash did what the Lord approved throughout the lifetime of Jehoiada the priest.

He did what the Lord approved, just as his father Amaziah had done.

He did what the Lord approved, just as his ancestor David had done.

He did what the Lord approved and followed in his ancestor David’s footsteps; he did not deviate to the right or the left.

Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me!

Do whatever is proper and good before the Lord so that it may go well with you and that you may enter and occupy the good land that he promised your ancestors,

He did what the Lord approved, but not like David his father. He followed the example of his father Joash.