Translations
Modern
“Let him rest,” said Josiah. “Do not let anyone disturb his bones.” So they left his bones undisturbed, along with those of the prophet who had come from Samaria.
Traditional
And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they let his bones alone, with the bones of the prophet that came out of Samaria.
Literal
And he said, “Let him alone. Let no man move his bones.” And his bones they let alone with the bones of the prophet who came from Samaria.
Latin
Et ait: Dimitte eum: nemo commoveat ossa ejus. Et intacta manserunt ossa illius cum ossibus prophetæ qui venerat de Samaria.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Let him rest,” said Josiah. “Do not let anyone disturb his bones.” So they left his bones undisturbed, along with those of the prophet who had come from Samaria.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Josiahc. 641 BC
Parallels
Places
Samaria: Capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel; Samaritan inhabitants
Glossary
Bethel (Place), Bethelite Bone Book of the Covenant Josiah Kings, Books of First and Second Kohath, Kohathites
Topics
Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: Prophecies Against the Idolatrous Altars At Calf: Altars of, Destroyed Iconoclasm: Destroyed by Josiah Josiah: King of Judah: Destroys the Altar and High Places of Idolatry Prophecies Concerning Israel: Josiah Succeeds Amon Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: The Birth and Zeal of Josiah