2 Chronicles 35:24 · KJV

"His 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

²⁶Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that which was written in the law of the LORD,

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to loss and mourning in your life?

What does Josiah's commitment to God inspire in you?

When have you felt the impact of a leader's choices?

Life Application

grief

Take time to mourn losses in your life, acknowledging the impact they have on you.

faith

Consider how you can honor the legacy of those who have influenced your faith journey.

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

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

Jerusalem was the capital city of Judah and a central place of worship for the Israelites. It played a crucial role in the history of Israel and Judah.

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