Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Tell the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, ‘This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says concerning the words you heard: New Living Translation “But go to the king of Judah who sent you to seek the LORD and tell him: ‘This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says concerning the message you have just heard: English Standard Version But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus shall you say to him, Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Regarding the words that you have heard, Berean Standard Bible But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard, King James Bible And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, so shall ye say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel concerning the words which thou hast heard; New King James Version But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, in this manner you shall speak to him, ‘Thus says the LORD God of Israel: “Concerning the words which you have heard— New American Standard Bible But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, this is what you shall say to him: ‘This is what the LORD, the God of Israel says: In regard to the words which you have heard, NASB 1995 “But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus you will say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD God of Israel regarding the words which you have heard, NASB 1977 “But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus you will say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD God of Israel regarding the words which you have heard, Legacy Standard Bible But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of Yahweh, thus you shall say to him, ‘Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, “Regarding the words which you have heard, Amplified Bible But you shall say the following to King Josiah of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD: ‘Thus says the LORD God of Israel, concerning the words which you have heard, Christian Standard Bible Say this to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD: ‘This is what the LORD God of Israel says: As for the words that you heard, Holman Christian Standard Bible Say this to the king of Judah who sent you to ask Yahweh, ‘This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel says: As for the words that you heard, American Standard Version But unto the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of Jehovah, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: As touching the words which thou hast heard, English Revised Version But unto the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: As touching the words which thou hast heard, GOD'S WORD® Translation [Huldah added,] "Tell Judah's king who sent you to me to ask the LORD a question, 'This is what the LORD God of Israel says about the words you heard: Good News Translation As for the king himself, this is what I, the LORD God of Israel, say: You listened to what is written in the book, International Standard Version "Now tell the king of Judah who sent you to ask the LORD about this: 'This is what the LORD God of Israel says about what you've heard: NET Bible Say this to the king of Judah, who sent you to seek an oracle from the LORD: "This is what the LORD God of Israel says concerning the words you have heard: New Heart English Bible But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus you shall tell him, 'Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: "As touching the words which you have heard, Webster's Bible Translation And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, so shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel concerning the words which thou hast heard; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard, World English Bible But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of Yahweh, you shall tell him this, ‘Yahweh, the God of Israel says: “About the words which you have heard, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd to the king of Judah who is sending you to inquire of YHWH, thus you say to him, Thus said YHWH God of Israel, whose words you have heard: Young's Literal Translation 'And unto the king of Judah, who is sending you to inquire of Jehovah, thus do ye say unto him: Thus said Jehovah God of Israel, whose words thou hast heard: Smith's Literal Translation And to the king of Judah sending you to seek in Jehovah, thus shall ye say to him, Thus said Jehovah God of Israel the words which thou heardest; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut as to the king of Juda that sent you to beseech the Lord, thus shall you say to him: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Because thou hast heard the words of this book, Catholic Public Domain Version To the king of Judah, who sent you to petition before the Lord, so shall you speak: Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Since you listened to the words of this volume, New American Bible “But to the king of Judah who sent you to consult the LORD, give this response: Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: As for the words you have heard, New Revised Standard Version But as to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus shall you say to him: Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Regarding the words that you have heard, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, SO shall you say to him: Thus says the LORD God of Israel concerning the words which you have heard: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And to the King of Yehuda who sent you to inquire of LORD JEHOVAH, thus you will say to him: ‘thus says LORD JEHOVAH God of Israel. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But unto the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus shall ye say to him: Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: As touching the words which thou hast heard, Brenton Septuagint Translation And concerning the king of Juda, who sent you to seek the Lord, - thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, As for the words which thou has heard, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Huldah's Prophecy…25because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be poured out upon this place and will not be quenched.’ 26But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard, 27because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard His words against this place and against its people, and because you have humbled yourself before Me and you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD.… Cross References 2 Kings 22:18-20 But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘As for the words that you heard, / because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its people, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and because you have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD. / ‘Therefore I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place.’” So they brought her answer back to the king. Jeremiah 26:18-19 “Micah the Moreshite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah and told all the people of Judah that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge.’ / Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!” Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. 1 Kings 21:27-29 When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He lay down in sackcloth and walked around meekly. / Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying: / “Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the calamity during his days, but I will bring it upon his house in the days of his son.” Jeremiah 36:24 Yet in hearing all these words, the king and his servants did not become frightened or tear their garments. Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. Isaiah 38:1-5 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him and said, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you will not recover.’” / Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, / saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. ... Joel 2:12-13 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5-6 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” / Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Matthew 11:28-29 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Luke 18:13-14 But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’ / I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Treasury of Scripture And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, so shall you say to him, Thus said the LORD God of Israel concerning the words which you have heard; as for 2 Chronicles 34:21,23 Go, inquire of the LORD for me, and for them that are left in Israel and in Judah, concerning the words of the book that is found: for great is the wrath of the LORD that is poured out upon us, because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD, to do after all that is written in this book… Jump to Previous Directions Ear Enquire Heard Inquire Israel Judah Regarding Sending Touching WordsJump to Next Directions Ear Enquire Heard Inquire Israel Judah Regarding Sending Touching Words2 Chronicles 34 1. Josiah's good reign3. He destroys idolatry 8. He takes order for the repair of the temple 14. Hilkiah, having found a book of the law, 21. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord 23. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time 29. Josiah, causing it to be read in a solemn assembly, renews the covenant with God But as for the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD This phrase refers to King Josiah, who reigned over Judah from approximately 640 to 609 BC. Josiah is noted for his religious reforms and his efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel, after a period of idolatry under previous kings. His reign is significant in the biblical narrative as a time of spiritual renewal. The act of inquiring of the LORD indicates Josiah's desire to seek divine guidance, a practice common among the kings of Israel and Judah, as seen in 1 Samuel 23:2 and 1 Kings 22:5. This reflects a king's responsibility to lead the nation in accordance with God's will. tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says ‘As for the words that you heard’ Persons / Places / Events 1. King JosiahThe king of Judah who initiated religious reforms and sought to restore the worship of Yahweh. He is known for his dedication to God and his efforts to rid Judah of idolatry. 2. Huldah the Prophetess A prophetess in Jerusalem who delivered God's message to King Josiah. Her role highlights the presence and influence of female prophets in Israel. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where the temple was located and where Josiah's reforms were centered. 4. The Book of the Law Discovered during temple renovations, this book prompted Josiah's reforms. It is believed to be a part of the Torah, possibly Deuteronomy. 5. The Temple The central place of worship in Jerusalem, which Josiah sought to purify and restore as part of his reforms. Teaching Points The Importance of Seeking GodJosiah's decision to inquire of the LORD demonstrates the importance of seeking divine guidance in times of uncertainty and decision-making. The Role of God's Word The discovery of the Book of the Law underscores the transformative power of Scripture. It serves as a reminder to prioritize reading and applying God's Word in our lives. God's Response to Humility Josiah's humble response to God's Word led to a favorable message from the prophetess. Humility before God invites His grace and guidance. The Influence of Godly Leadership Josiah's reforms show how one person's commitment to God can lead to widespread spiritual renewal. Leadership rooted in faith can inspire others to follow suit. The Value of Prophetic Voices Huldah's role highlights the importance of listening to those who speak God's truth, regardless of their societal status or gender. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34How do we square the accounts of 2 Chronicles 26 with 2 Kings 15, given the differing details about Uzziah (also called Azariah) and his reign? 2 Kings 15:5 states God struck Azariah with leprosy with little explanation--why is the cause, detailed in 2 Chronicles 26, absent here? Why does 2 Chronicles 26:23 indicate an honorable burial for Uzziah despite his long period of isolation, and is there any extrabiblical support for this? (2 Chronicles 34:33) Is the idea of an entire nation immediately renewing covenant commitments consistent with known historical and cultural practices?(26) To enquire of the Lord.--Strictly, through the Lord. Kings has the accusative. Against this place.--Kings adds, "that it should become an astonishment and a curse." And humbledst thyself before me.--Not in Kings. A characteristic repetition. And weep.--Shorter form of the verb; a correction of Kings (watt?bk for wattebkeh). I.--Emphatic. (Kings has the longer form 'anoki for our 'ani.) Saith the Lord.--Is the utterance of Jehovah (ne'-m Iahweh). Grave.--Heb., graves. (Comp. 2Chronicles 16:14.) And upon the inhabitants of the same.--Added by the chronicler. Hebrew But as forוְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah יְהוּדָ֗ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites who sent הַשֹּׁלֵ֤חַ (haš·šō·lê·aḥ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out you אֶתְכֶם֙ (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case to inquire לִדְר֣וֹשׁ (liḏ·rō·wōš) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship of the LORD, בַּֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel tell him תֹאמְר֖וּ (ṯō·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say that כֹּ֥ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now this is what כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says: אָמַ֤ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘As for the words הַדְּבָרִ֖ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you heard, שָׁמָֽעְתָּ׃ (šā·mā·‘ə·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links 2 Chronicles 34:26 NIV2 Chronicles 34:26 NLT 2 Chronicles 34:26 ESV 2 Chronicles 34:26 NASB 2 Chronicles 34:26 KJV 2 Chronicles 34:26 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 34:26 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 34:26 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 34:26 French Bible 2 Chronicles 34:26 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 34:26 But to the king of Judah who (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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