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2 Chronicles 35:23 · KJV

"And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
23And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.
24His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in one of the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah.
25And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and the singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to this day, and made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they are written in the lamentations.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you respond to setbacks or injuries?

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What does it mean to you to be vulnerable in difficult times?

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When have you had to rely on others for support?

Life Application

vulnerability

Acknowledge your vulnerabilities and seek support from those around you during tough times. Reflect on the strength found in community.

resilience

Consider how to build resilience in your life, learning from setbacks and relying on faith to guide you through challenges.

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

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