Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 15:3
And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;
3. he did that which was right in the sight ] R.V. eyes. i.e. His obedience to God’s law was partial, like that of his father, for he also allowed the high-places to remain and to be used for worship: and the close of Azariah’s reign was marked by further falling away, just as Amaziah’s had been before.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 3. He did that which was right] It is said, 2Ch 26:5, that he sought the Lord in the days of Zechariah the prophet, and God made him to prosper; that he fought against the Philistines; broke down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod; prevailed over the Arabians and Mehunims; and that the Ammonites paid him tribute; and his dominion extended abroad, even to the entering in of Egypt; that he built towers in Jerusalem, at the corner gate, valley gate, and turning of the wall; and built towers also in the desert, and digged many wells; that he had a very strong and well-regulated military force, which he provided with a well-stocked arsenal; and constructed many military engines to shoot arrows and project great stones; and that his fame was universally spread abroad.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
i.e. In the same manner, unsincerely, and but for a time.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord,…. At the beginning of his reign, and in an external way:
according to all that his father Amaziah had done; who did not do what he did as David, sincerely and cordially, 2Ki 14:3.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
(3) And he did that which was right.This statement is repeated word for word in Chronicles. Its exact meaning here, as in other instances, is that Azariah supported the legitimate worship, and lent his countenance to no foreign cultus. When the chronicler adds that he sought God in the days of (the prophet) Zachariah, and that as long as he sought Jehovah, God made him to prosper, he does not contradict the preceding general estimate of the kings religious policy, but simply gives additional information respecting his life and fortunes.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
2Ki 15:3 And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;
Ver. 3. According to all that his father Amaziah had done. ] This is no great commendation: for neither of them did so well at last as at first, but apostatised.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
according to all: i.e. he began well, but see 2Ch 26:3-23.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
2Ki 12:2, 2Ki 12:3, 2Ki 14:3, 2Ki 14:4, 2Ch 26:4
Reciprocal: 1Ki 22:43 – the high 2Ki 15:34 – according 2Ki 16:2 – did not 2Ch 26:3 – Jecoliah
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
2Ki 15:3-4. According to all that his father had done Like him beginning well, but not persevering. Save that It should rather be read, howbeit, or nevertheless, (as in 2Ki 14:4,) the high places were not removed That irregularity, in the mode and place of worship, still continued.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
15:3 And he did [that which was] {a} right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Amaziah had done;
(a) As long as he listened to Zachariah the prophet.