2 Kings 12:2

And Jehoash did that which was right in the sight of the Lord all his days wherein Jehoiada the priest instructed him.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 12:7 shows Jehoash rebuking the priests for temple neglect – a concrete example of his righteous leadership.

2 Kings 14:3 compares Amaziah's righteousness to Joash's, echoing the assessment in 12:2.

2 Kings 11:2 Historical context

2 Kings 11:2 narrates Jehoash's rescue as an infant, explaining how he survived to become king and later follow Jehoiada.

2 Kings 15:3 describes Azariah with the same 'did right' phrase, a recurring evaluation formula in Kings.

2 Chronicles 24:2 repeats that Joash did right while Jehoiada instructed, identical to 12:2.

2 Chronicles 24:17-22 describes Joash's apostasy after Jehoiada's death, contrasting with 12:2's statement.

Judges 2:7 Parallel

Judges 2:7 records faithfulness during Joshua's lifetime, mirroring Jehoash's obedience while Jehoiada guided him.

In 2 Chronicles 25:2, Amaziah also did right but with a divided heart — a similar kingly evaluation with a caveat.

2 Chronicles 26:4 Related theme

2 Chronicles 26:4 uses the same 'did right in the eyes of the LORD' formula for Uzziah, showing it's a standard assessment for Judah's kings.