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He cried out to his men, “Take me from the battle, for I am badly wounded!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the archers shot King Josiah. And the king said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am badly wounded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />There the archers shot King Josiah, who said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am badly wounded!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the archers shot King Josiah; and the king said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am severely wounded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The archers shot King Josiah, and the king said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am badly wounded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The archers shot King Josiah, and the king said to his servants, &#8220Take me away, for I am badly wounded.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the archers shot King Josiah, and the king said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am badly wounded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the archers shot King Josiah, and the king said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am badly wounded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The archers shot King Josiah, and the king said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am badly wounded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The archers shot King Josiah, and he said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am severely wounded! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The archers shot King Josiah, and he said to his servants, &#8220Take me away, for I am severely wounded!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />During the battle an Egyptian soldier shot Josiah with an arrow. Josiah told his servants, "Get me out of here! I've been hit." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Some archers shot King Josiah. The king told his officers, "Take me away because I'm badly wounded."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />During the battle King Josiah was struck by Egyptian arrows. He ordered his servants, "Take me away; I'm badly hurt!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Some archers shot King Josiah, and the king told his servants, "Take me away, because I'm badly wounded." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />There the archers shot King Josiah, who said to his servants, ?Take me away, for I am badly wounded!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Archers shot King Josiah; the king ordered his servants, "Take me out of this chariot, for I am seriously wounded."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, "Take me away, because I am seriously wounded."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am severely wounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The archers shot at King Josiah; and the king said to his servants, “Take me away, because I am seriously wounded!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the archers shoot at King Josiah, and the king says to his servants, “Remove me, for I have become very sick.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the archers shoot at king Josiah, and the king saith to his servants, 'Remove me, for I have become very sick.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the archers will shoot at king Josiah; and the king will say to his servants, Cause me to pass away; for I was made sick greatly.<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 there he was wounded by the archers, and he said to his servants: Carry me out of the battle, for I am grievously wounded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And there, having been wounded by archers, he said to his servants: “Lead me away from the battle. For I have been severely wounded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the archers shot King Josiah, who said to his servants, “Take me away, I am seriously wounded.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The archers shot King Josiah; and the king said to his servants, “Take me away, for I am badly wounded.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh the lame shot two arrows at Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Take me away; for I am severely wounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Pharaoh the Cripple struck Yoshiah with two arrows, and the King said to his Servants: “Take me away, for I am struck with a mortal wound!”<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 the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants: 'Have me away; for I am sore wounded.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the archers shot at king Josias; and the king said to his servants, Take me away, for I am severely wounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/35-23.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=9814" 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">The Death of Josiah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Josiah, however, did not turn away from him; instead, in order to engage him in battle, he disguised himself. He did not listen to Neco’s words from the mouth of God, but went to fight him on the Plain of Megiddo. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3384.htm" title="3384: way·yō·rū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- Or yara; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water; transitively, to lay or throw; figuratively, to point out, to teach.">There the archers</a> <a href="/hebrew/3384.htm" title="3384: hay·yō·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Or yara; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water; transitively, to lay or throw; figuratively, to point out, to teach.">shot</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/2977.htm" title="2977: yō·šî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah supports, two Isr. Or; from the same root as 'ashuwyah and Yahh; founded of Jah; Joshijah, the name of two Israelites.">Josiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: la·‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">to his servants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ha·‘ă·ḇî·rū·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-mp:: 1cs) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">“Take me away,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">I am badly</a> <a href="/hebrew/2470.htm" title="2470: hā·ḥo·lê·ṯî (V-Hofal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence to be weak, sick, afflicted; or to grieve, make sick; also to stroke, entreat.">wounded!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>So his servants took him out of his chariot, put him in his second chariot, and brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. And Josiah was buried in the tomb of his fathers, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him.…<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/23-29.htm">2 Kings 23:29-30</a></span><br />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</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.<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="/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="/2_chronicles/36-1.htm">2 Chronicles 36:1</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-1.htm">Isaiah 57:1</a></span><br />The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34-35</a></span><br />However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!” / The battle raged throughout that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Arameans. And the blood from his wound ran out onto the floor of the chariot, and that evening he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-64.htm">Psalm 78:64</a></span><br />His priests fell by the sword, but their widows could not lament.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/10-15.htm">Hosea 10:15</a></span><br />Thus it will be done to you, O Bethel, because of your great wickedness. When the day dawns, the king of Israel will be utterly cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a></span><br />O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34</a></span><br />O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-52.htm">Acts 7:52</a></span><br />Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-8.htm">Revelation 11:8</a></span><br />Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a></span><br />Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.</p><p class="hdg">the archers</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm">2 Chronicles 18:33</a></b></br> And a <i>certain</i> man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-23.htm">Genesis 49:23</a></b></br> The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot <i>at him</i>, and hated him:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/9-24.htm">2 Kings 9:24</a></b></br> And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.</p><p class="hdg">wounded [heb] made sick</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-34.htm">1 Kings 22:34</a></b></br> And a <i>certain</i> man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/8-29.htm">2 Kings 8:29</a></b></br> And king Joram went back to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm">Archers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">Badly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-5.htm">Bowmen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-22.htm">Josiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-20.htm">Josi'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-9.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-8.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-16.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-19.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">Shoot</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-17.htm">Shot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-24.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-19.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-5.htm">Wounded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/16-13.htm">Archers</a> <a href="/job/6-4.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/psalms/38-8.htm">Badly</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Bowmen</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">Josiah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">Josi'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-18.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/psalms/38-8.htm">Severely</a> <a href="/job/8-11.htm">Shoot</a> <a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Shot</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-2.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/ezra/10-1.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/job/24-12.htm">Wounded</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>There the archers shot King Josiah</b><br>King Josiah was the last of the righteous kings of Judah, known for his reforms and dedication to the worship of Yahweh. His death occurred during a battle at Megiddo against Pharaoh Neco of Egypt. The archers' involvement suggests a strategic military engagement, as archers were often used to weaken or kill key figures from a distance. This event marks a significant turning point for Judah, as Josiah's death led to a rapid decline in the nation's spiritual and political state. The location, Megiddo, is historically significant as a site of many battles and is often associated with the concept of Armageddon in eschatological contexts.<p><b>who said to his servants,</b><br>Josiah's communication with his servants highlights the hierarchical structure of ancient Near Eastern societies, where kings were supported by a retinue of loyal servants and soldiers. This phrase indicates the presence of his attendants even in the chaos of battle, reflecting the loyalty and duty expected of those serving the king.<p><b>“Take me away,</b><br>This request demonstrates Josiah's awareness of his critical condition and his desire to be removed from the battlefield, possibly to receive medical attention or to avoid capture. It reflects the human instinct for survival and the king's reliance on his servants for protection and assistance in his vulnerable state.<p><b>for I am badly wounded!”</b><br>The severity of Josiah's injuries is emphasized here, marking the tragic end of a king who had sought to restore true worship in Judah. His death can be seen as a fulfillment of the prophecy given by Huldah the prophetess, who foretold that Josiah would die in peace, which can be interpreted as peace with God rather than a peaceful death. This moment foreshadows the coming judgment on Judah and serves as a reminder of the consequences of straying from God's covenant. Josiah's death also prefigures the suffering of Christ, the ultimate righteous king, who would be wounded for the transgressions of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_josiah.htm">King Josiah</a></b><br>The King of Judah known for his religious reforms and dedication to the worship of Yahweh. He is remembered for restoring the temple and reinstating the Passover.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/archers.htm">Archers</a></b><br>The soldiers who shot King Josiah during the battle. They were likely part of Pharaoh Necho's army, as Josiah was opposing Necho's passage through Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants_of_josiah.htm">Servants of Josiah</a></b><br>The individuals who were with King Josiah during the battle and whom he instructed to take him away after being wounded.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh_necho.htm">Pharaoh Necho</a></b><br>The Egyptian Pharaoh at the time, who was on his way to assist the Assyrians against the Babylonians. Josiah opposed his passage, leading to the battle where he was wounded.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/megiddo.htm">Megiddo</a></b><br>The location where the battle took place, a significant site in biblical history often associated with conflict.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Josiah's decision to engage Pharaoh Necho, despite warnings, serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's guidance and obeying His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_leadership.htm">The Legacy of Leadership</a></b><br>Josiah's reforms and dedication to God left a lasting impact on Judah, demonstrating how godly leadership can influence a nation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_mortality.htm">The Reality of Mortality</a></b><br>Josiah's untimely death reminds us of the brevity of life and the importance of living in accordance with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heeding_warnings.htm">The Importance of Heeding Warnings</a></b><br>Josiah's account encourages us to listen to wise counsel and warnings, especially when they come from God or His messengers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trusting God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even in the face of unexpected events, such as Josiah's death, we are reminded to trust in God's overarching plan and sovereignty.<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/why_do_2_chron._35_and_2_kings_23_differ.htm">Why do 2 Chronicles 35 and 2 Kings 23 differ in their accounts of Josiah's death, raising questions about the actual historical events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_21_11_conflict_with_defeats.htm">Psalm 21:11: Does the assertion that the king’s enemies “cannot succeed” conflict with biblical passages describing military defeats or setbacks for Israel’s leaders?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._23_1-7_and_2_kings_11_differ.htm">Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_josiah's_passover_scale_plausible.htm">Is the reported scale of Josiah's Passover celebration (2 Kings 23:21-23) historically plausible, given scant external corroboration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/35.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">And the archers shot.</span>--Comp. the death of Ahab (<a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm" title="And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn your hand, that you may carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.">2Chronicles 18:33</a>, and of Saul, <a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm" title="And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers.">1Chronicles 10:3</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Have me away.</span>--LXX., <span class= "greekheb">????????? ??</span>. "Take me out" (of the war-chariot).<p><span class= "bld">For I am sore wounded.</span>--So Ahab. (<a href="/2_chronicles/18-33.htm" title="And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn your hand, that you may carry me out of the host; for I am wounded.">2Chronicles 18:33</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/35-23.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">There the archers</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּרוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shot</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיֹּרִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">King</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">Josiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹאשִׁיָּ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yō·šî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2977.htm">Strong's 2977: </a> </span><span class="str2">Josiah -- 'Yah supports', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֤לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֨אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to his servants,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲבָדָיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Take me away,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַעֲבִיר֔וּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(ha·‘ă·ḇî·rū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am severely</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wounded!”</span><br /><span class="heb">הָחֳלֵ֖יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ḥo·lê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hofal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2470.htm">Strong's 2470: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be weak or sick</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">2 Chronicles 35:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/35-23.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 35:23 The archers shot at king Josiah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 35:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 35:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 35:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 35:24" /></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>