Translations
Thus King Joash did not remember the steadfast love that Jehoiada — Zechariah's father — had shown him, but killed his son. And as Zechariah lay dying, he said: 'May Yahweh see and avenge!'
Thus Yo'ash the king did not remember the covenant-love that Yehoyada his father had shown him, but killed his son. And as Zekharyah was dying, he said: 'May YHWH see and require it!'
Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, The LORD look upon it, and require it.
Thus King Joash failed to remember the kindness that Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had extended to him. Instead, Joash killed Jehoiada’s son. As he lay dying, Zechariah said, “May the LORD see this and call you to account.”

