Translations
Modern
But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard,
Traditional
But to the king of Judah which sent you to enquire of the Lord, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, As touching the words which thou hast heard;
Literal
And as for the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of YHWH, in this manner you shall speak to him: Thus says YHWH, God of Israel: ‘The words that you have heard—
Latin
Regi autem Juda, qui misit vos ut consuleretis Dominum, sic dicetis: Hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël: Pro eo quod audisti verba voluminis,
Original
Hebrew
English
But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard,
Notes
God praised Josiah for his sorrow and humility after hearing God's word. Although God's judgment was sure, God would delay it until after Josiah's death.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Josiahc. 641 BC
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Ahikam Book of the Covenant Book of Zephaniah Ezekiel, Book of Huldah Judaism Kings, Books of First and Second Kohath, Kohathites Temple
Topics
Asahiah: An officer of King Josiah Huldah: Foretells the Destruction of Jerusalem Josiah: King of Judah: Solicitude when the Copy of the Law Was Discovered and Read to Him Repentance: Josiah, when he Heard the Law of God Which had been Discovered in the Temple by Hilkiah Women: As Prophets: Huldah