2 Chronicles 24:2

And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all the days of Jehoiada the priest.

Cross-references

2 Chronicles 24:17-22 recounts Joash's apostasy after Jehoiada's death — directly contrasting his earlier obedience and revealing its temporary nature.

2 Chronicles 25:2 says Amaziah did right but not wholeheartedly — contrasting with Joash's wholehearted obedience under Jehoiada.

2 Chronicles 26:5 describes Uzziah seeking God under Zechariah's guidance — mirroring Joash's reliance on Jehoiada.

2 Kings 12:2 states Jehoash did right because Jehoiada instructed him — a direct parallel to this verse.

Psalm 78:37 Contrast

Psalm 78:37 describes hearts not steadfast toward God — mirroring Joash's faithfulness only while Jehoiada lived, not rooted in personal devotion.

Psalm 106:13 says they soon forgot God's works — mirroring Joash's falling away after Jehoiada's death, a pattern of short-lived faithfulness.

Mark 4:16 Parallel

Mark 4:16 describes rocky ground receiving the word with joy but having no root — resembling Joash's initial obedience that withered after Jehoiada died.

Mark 4:17 Parallel

Mark 4:17 says they endure for a while then fall away — exactly Joash's pattern of faithfulness only during Jehoiada's lifetime.

Joshua 24:31 records Israel's faithfulness only while Joshua and the elders lived — an exact parallel to Joash's obedience only during Jehoiada's life.

Judges 2:7 Parallel

Judges 2:7 repeats the pattern of temporary faithfulness during Joshua's era — mirroring Joash's dependence on Jehoiada's influence.

2 Kings 14:3 Historical context

2 Kings 14:3 compares Amaziah's reign to Joash's — citing Joash's example as a standard of incomplete or conditional righteousness.

Matthew 13:20 describes seed on rocky ground: temporary faith that withers under trouble — mirroring Joash's faithfulness only while Jehoiada lived.

Ezekiel 3:20 warns that a righteous person who turns from righteousness will die — a principle that applies to Joash's later fall.

Ezekiel 18:24 similarly warns that righteous deeds are forgotten if one turns to sin — echoing Joash's temporary righteousness.

Isaiah 29:13 describes lip service while hearts are far — similar to Joash's external conformity that lacked personal, steadfast devotion.

Mark 6:20 Parallel

Mark 6:20 shows Herod fearing John and hearing him gladly, yet later falling — a parallel to Joash's initial good behavior and later lapse.