2 Chronicles 35:20 · KJV

"After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

¹⁹In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.

²⁰After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him.

²¹But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not.

²²Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean to stand up for your beliefs?

How do you respond when faced with conflict?

When have you felt compelled to take action for your faith?

Life Application

courage

Consider how you can stand firm in your beliefs, even when faced with opposition. Reflect on the importance of courage in your faith journey.

conflict

Think about ways to approach conflicts in your life with wisdom and grace, seeking to understand rather than escalate.

People in This Verse

JosiahOT

Josiah was the king of Judah known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh. He became king at a young age and led significant changes in Judah's spiritual practices.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:1

NechoOT

King of Egypt who engaged in military campaigns during the late 7th century BC. His encounter with Josiah marked a significant moment in the history of Judah.

First appearance: 2 Kings 23:29

Places in This Verse

Carchemish(Jerablus, Syria today)

An ancient city located on the Euphrates River, known for its strategic military significance. It was a key battleground during the conflicts between empires.

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