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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/35.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/35.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />all the events, from beginning to end, are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/35.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />from beginning to end—all are recorded in The Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his deeds, first and last, behold, they <i>are</i> written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and his deeds from first to last, indeed they <i>are</i> written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his acts, the first to the last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and his acts, first to last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and his acts, first to last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and his acts, first to last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and his acts, from the first to the last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his words, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and his words, from beginning to end, are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />is written in The History of the Kings of Israel and Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and his acts from first to last-are written in the records of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and his history from beginning to end--is all recorded in The History of the Kings of Israel and Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and his other activities from first to last, are recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />his acts from beginning to end?they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and his accomplishments, from start to finish, are recorded in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel and Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and his acts, first and last, look, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />even his matters, the first and the last, behold, they are written on the scroll of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> even his matters, the first and the last, lo, they are written on the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his words, the first and the last, behold them written upon the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And his works first and last, are written in the book of the kings of Juda and Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and also his works, the first and the last, have been written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and his words, first and last, are recorded in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and his acts, first and last, are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And his accounts, first and last, those are written in the Scroll of the Kings of Israel and of Yehuda. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and his acts, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And his acts, the first and the last, behold, <i>they are</i> written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=9865" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Laments for Josiah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>As for the rest of the acts of Josiah, along with his deeds of loving devotion according to what is written in the Law of the LORD— <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: ū·ḏə·ḇā·rāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">his acts</a> <a href="/hebrew/7223.htm" title="7223: hā·ri·šō·nîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Former, first, chief. Or riishon; from ri'shah; first, in place, time or rank.">from beginning</a> <a href="/hebrew/314.htm" title="314: wə·hā·’a·ḥă·rō·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: Adj-mp) -- Coming after or behind. Or;acharon; from 'achar; hinder; generally, late or last; specifically western.">to end—</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nām (Interjection:: 3mp) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">they are indeed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: kə·ṯū·ḇîm (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mp) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">written</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: sê·p̄er (N-msc) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">the Book</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·ḵê- (N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the Kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: wî·hū·ḏāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">and Judah.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-28.htm">2 Kings 23:28-30</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Josiah and all his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? / During Josiah’s reign, Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt marched up to help the king of Assyria at the Euphrates River. King Josiah went out to confront him, but Neco faced him and killed him at Megiddo. / From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/22-10.htm">Jeremiah 22:10-12</a></span><br />Do not weep for him who is dead; do not mourn his loss. Weep bitterly for him who is exiled, for he will never return to see his native land. / For this is what the LORD says concerning Shallum son of Josiah, king of Judah, who succeeded his father Josiah but has gone forth from this place: “He will never return, / but he will die in the place to which he was exiled; he will never see this land again.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/4-20.htm">Lamentations 4:20</a></span><br />The LORD’s anointed, the breath of our life, was captured in their pits. We had said of him, “Under his shadow we will live among the nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/12-11.htm">Zechariah 12:11</a></span><br />On that day the wailing in Jerusalem will be as great as the wailing of Hadad-rimmon in the plain of Megiddo.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-33.htm">2 Chronicles 34:33</a></span><br />And Josiah removed all the abominations from all the lands belonging to the Israelites, and he required everyone in Israel to serve the LORD their God. Throughout his reign they did not turn aside from following the LORD, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-1.htm">2 Chronicles 36:1-4</a></span><br />Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father. / Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. / And the king of Egypt dethroned him in Jerusalem and imposed on Judah a levy of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-2.htm">1 Kings 13:2</a></span><br />And he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, “O altar, O altar, this is what the LORD says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David, and upon you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense upon you, and human bones will be burned upon you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-1.htm">2 Kings 22:1-2</a></span><br />Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-25.htm">2 Kings 23:25</a></span><br />Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-1.htm">2 Chronicles 34:1-2</a></span><br />Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-5.htm">2 Chronicles 36:5-8</a></span><br />Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. / Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-10.htm">Matthew 1:10-11</a></span><br />Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, / and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22-23</a></span><br />After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ / From the descendants of this man, God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as He promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.</p><p class="hdg">deeds</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">2 Chronicles 20:34</a></b></br> Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they <i>are</i> written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who <i>is</i> mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">2 Chronicles 24:27</a></b></br> Now <i>concerning</i> his sons, and the greatness of the burdens <i>laid</i> upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they <i>are</i> written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/25-26.htm">2 Chronicles 25:26</a></b></br> Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, <i>are</i> they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-26.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-12.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">Events</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-1.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-25.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-18.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-26.htm">Last</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/36-8.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/ezra/4-6.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-8.htm">Book</a> <a href="/ezra/9-13.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/ezra/4-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-8.htm">Events</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-3.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-8.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/ezra/8-13.htm">Last</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-8.htm">Matters</a> <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-8.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-1.htm">Josiah keeps a most solemn Passover</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-20.htm">He provoking Pharaoh Neco, is slain at Megiddo</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-25.htm">Lamentations for Josiah</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/35.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_chronicles/35.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>his acts from beginning to end—</b><br>This phrase refers to the comprehensive record of King Josiah's reign. Josiah was known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh in Judah. His acts "from beginning to end" suggest a full account of his life and reign, emphasizing the importance of his contributions to the spiritual life of the nation. Josiah's reign is marked by significant events, including the discovery of the Book of the Law in the temple, which led to a national revival and covenant renewal (2 Kings 22-23). His actions are seen as a fulfillment of the Deuteronomic ideal of kingship, where the king is expected to lead the people in faithfulness to God's covenant.<p><b>they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.</b><br>This phrase indicates that the detailed accounts of Josiah's reign were recorded in a historical source known as the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah. This book is distinct from the biblical books of 1 and 2 Kings, serving as a historical record that chronicled the reigns of the kings of both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The mention of this book underscores the historical reliability and thorough documentation of Josiah's reign. It also highlights the practice of maintaining royal annals, a common tradition in the ancient Near East, where the deeds of kings were recorded for posterity. This practice ensured that the legacy and lessons of past rulers were preserved for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/josiah.htm">Josiah</a></b><br>The King of Judah who is central to this passage. Known for his religious reforms and dedication to restoring the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/book_of_the_kings_of_israel_and_judah.htm">Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah</a></b><br>A historical record mentioned in the Bible, which contains the deeds and events of the kings of Israel and Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of the divided Israelite nation, where Josiah reigned as king.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, often in conflict with Judah, but also included in the historical records mentioned.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_reforms_of_josiah.htm">The Reforms of Josiah</a></b><br>A series of religious reforms initiated by King Josiah, including the restoration of the temple and the celebration of Passover.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_historical_records.htm">The Importance of Historical Records</a></b><br>Understanding the significance of historical records in the Bible helps us appreciate the continuity and reliability of God's Word. Josiah's deeds being recorded underscores the importance of remembering and learning from the past.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Josiah's life teaches us about leaving a legacy of faithfulness. His commitment to God's law and reforms serves as a model for living a life that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_spiritual_renewal.htm">The Role of Leadership in Spiritual Renewal</a></b><br>Josiah's leadership was pivotal in bringing spiritual renewal to Judah. This highlights the impact that godly leadership can have on a community or nation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_obedience.htm">The Consequences of Obedience</a></b><br>Josiah's reforms were a direct result of his obedience to God's Word. This reminds us that obedience to God can lead to positive change and blessings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_35.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 35</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/contradictions_in_jehoshaphat's_reign.htm">Are there any contradictions between 2 Chronicles 19 and parallel accounts in Kings regarding Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_holiness_of_christ.htm">What are the Historical Books of the Bible's significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chr_35_18_ignore_hezekiah's_passover.htm">In 2 Chronicles 35:18, why does the text claim no Passover like Josiah's had been celebrated 'since the days of Samuel,' seemingly ignoring the grand Passover of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 30?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and his words,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּדְבָרָ֕יו</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḏə·ḇā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from beginning</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרִאשֹׁנִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ri·šō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7223.htm">Strong's 7223: </a> </span><span class="str2">First, in place, time, rank</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to end,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָאַחֲרֹנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’a·ḥă·rō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_314.htm">Strong's 314: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hinder, late, last, western</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they are indeed</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנָּ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">written</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּתוּבִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ṯū·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grave, to write</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Book</span><br /><span class="heb">סֵ֥פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(sê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> </span><span class="str2">A missive, document, writing, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Kings</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Judah.</span><br /><span class="heb">וִיהוּדָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wî·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">2 Chronicles 35:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/35-27.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 35:27 And his acts first and last behold (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 35:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 35:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 36:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 36:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>