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, Berean Literal Bible And as for the king of Judah who sent you⁺ to inquire of YHWH, in this manner you⁺ shall speak to him: Thus says YHWH, God of Israel: ‘The words that you have heard— King James Bible But to the king of Judah which sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, As touching 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: ‘Regarding the words which you have heard, NASB 1995 “But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD thus shall you 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 shall you 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 to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, you shall say this to him: ‘Thus says the LORD God of Israel, “Regarding the words which you have heard, Berean Annotated Bible But as for the king of Judah (praised), who sent you⁺ to inquire of the LORD {YHWH}, tell him that this is what the LORD, the God {Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God), says: ‘As for the words that you 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 inquire of the LORD: This is what the LORD 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, Contemporary English Version "Josiah, listen to what I am going to do. 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,] "But 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 Nevertheless, tell the king of Judah who sent you to ask the LORD about this, "This is what the LORD God of Israel says: 'Now 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: 'Concerning the words which you have heard, Webster's Bible Translation But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus 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, tell him, “Yahweh the God of Israel says, ‘Concerning the words which you have heard, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd to the king of Judah, who is sending you to seek YHWH, thus you say to him, Thus said YHWH, God of Israel: The words that you have heard— Berean Literal Bible And as for the king of Judah who sent you⁺ to inquire of YHWH, in this manner you⁺ shall speak to him: Thus says YHWH, God of Israel: ‘The words that you have heard— Young's Literal Translation 'And unto the king of Judah, who is sending you to seek Jehovah, thus do ye say unto him, Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, The words that thou hast heard -- Smith's Literal Translation To the king of Judah sending you to seek Jehovah, thus shalt thou say to him, Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, The words which thou heardest; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut to the king of Juda, who sent you to consult the Lord, thus shall you say: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Forasmuch as thou hast heard the words of the book, Catholic Public Domain Version But to the king of Judah, who sent you so that you would consult the Lord, so shall you say: Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: In so far as you have heard the words of the 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 BibleBut to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus 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 say: ‘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 to the king of Juda that sent you to enquire of the Lord, - thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, As for the words which thou hast heard; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Huldah's Prophecy…17because 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 kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’ 18But 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, 19because 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.… Cross References But as for the king of Judah, 2 Chronicles 34:26 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, Jeremiah 22:1 This is what the LORD says: “Go down to the palace of the king of Judah and proclaim this message there, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, 2 Chronicles 34:21 “Go and inquire of the LORD for me and for those remaining in Israel and Judah concerning the words in the book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that has been poured out on us because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD by doing all that is written in this book.” 2 Kings 3:11 But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: 2 Chronicles 34:23 And Huldah said to them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Tell the man who sent you 1 Kings 14:7 Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over My people Israel. 2 Samuel 12:7 Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. ‘As for the words that you heard, 2 Chronicles 34:27-28 because 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 have torn your clothes and wept before Me, I have heard you,’ declares the LORD. / ‘Now 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 and on its people.’” So they brought her answer back to the king. Jeremiah 26:12 But Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. Deuteronomy 29:19 because when such a person hears the words of this oath, he invokes a blessing on himself, saying, ‘I will have peace, even though I walk in the stubbornness of my own heart.’ This will bring disaster on the watered land as well as the dry. 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. Jeremiah 29:12-13 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Treasury of Scripture But to the king of Judah which sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus shall you say to him, Thus said the LORD God of Israel, As touching the words which you have heard; the king. 2 Chronicles 34:26-28 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; … thus shall ye. Isaiah 3:10 Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Malachi 3:16,17 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name… Jump to Previous Directions Ears Enquire Heard Inquire Israel Judah Regarding Seek Sending Touching WordsJump to Next Directions Ears Enquire Heard Inquire Israel Judah Regarding Seek Sending Touching Words2 Kings 22 1. Josiah's good reign.3. He takes care for the repair of the temple. 8. Hilkiah having found a book of the law, 12. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord. 15. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time. But as for the king of Judah This phrase refers to King Josiah, who reigned from approximately 640 to 609 BC. Josiah was known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh in Judah. His reign marked a significant departure from the idolatrous practices of his predecessors. Josiah's reforms were motivated by the discovery of the Book of the Law in the temple, which led to a national renewal of covenant faithfulness. His actions are reminiscent of the ideal kingship described in Deuteronomy, where the king is to lead the people in obedience to God's law. 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’ 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's delegation. 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 King Josiah reigned. It was the center of religious and political life in Judah. 4. The Book of the Law Discovered during temple renovations, this book (likely Deuteronomy) prompted Josiah's reforms and the inquiry to the LORD. 5. The LORD, the God of Israel The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and judgment through prophets and His written word. 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 Scripture in Revival The discovery of the Book of the Law was a catalyst for spiritual renewal, highlighting the power of God's Word to convict and transform. God's Response to Humility Josiah's humble response to God's Word led to a favorable message from the LORD, illustrating that God honors those who approach Him with a contrite heart. The Influence of Godly Leadership Josiah's reforms show how a leader's commitment to God can lead to national spiritual renewal and blessing. The Value of Prophetic Voices Huldah's role underscores the importance of listening to God's messengers, who provide guidance and insight into His will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 22:18?2. How does 2 Kings 22:18 demonstrate God's response to humility and repentance? 3. What can we learn from Josiah's actions in 2 Kings 22:18 for today? 4. How does 2 Kings 22:18 connect with God's promises in 2 Chronicles 7:14? 5. In what ways can we apply Josiah's humility in our daily lives? 6. How does 2 Kings 22:18 encourage us to seek God's guidance through Scripture? 7. How does 2 Kings 22:18 reflect God's response to humility and repentance? 8. What historical context surrounds King Josiah's actions in 2 Kings 22:18? 9. How does 2 Kings 22:18 demonstrate the importance of listening to God's word? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 22? 11. Who was Micaiah in the Bible? 12. Are there any contradictions between 2 Chronicles 19 and parallel accounts in Kings regarding Jehoshaphat's reign and reforms? 13. How do skeptics reconcile Jeremiah 22:24-27's prophecy against Coniah with his later release and royal favor in Babylon (2 Kings 25:27-30)? 14. Who was Hilkiah in the Bible? What Does 2 Kings 22:18 Mean But as for the king of Judah- God singles out King Josiah personally. Though judgment is coming on the nation (2 Kings 22:16–17), the Lord notices one faithful man in the palace. - Scripture often highlights individual accountability within national issues (Ezekiel 18:20; 2 Chronicles 16:9). - Josiah’s identity as “king of Judah” ties him to David’s line, reminding us of God’s covenant faithfulness (2 Samuel 7:12–16; 1 Kings 13:2). who sent you to inquire of the LORD - Josiah did not rely on political advisers; he sought divine counsel through Huldah the prophetess (2 Kings 22:14–15). - Seeking God first is the mark of a godly leader (2 Chronicles 34:21; Psalm 27:8). - Scripture urges believers to “ask God” for wisdom (James 1:5; Proverbs 3:5–6). • Leaders today—parents, pastors, officials—still model reliance on the Lord by prayer and consultation with His Word. tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: - The message carries ultimate authority because it comes from “the LORD,” the covenant name Yahweh, and “the God of Israel,” the national Redeemer (Exodus 20:2). - Prophets spoke only as moved by God (2 Peter 1:21); therefore, Josiah can trust the report completely. - God’s word always accomplishes His purpose (Isaiah 55:11) and is not subject to negotiation (Numbers 23:19). • Our confidence rests on the same unchanging voice preserved in Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16–17). ‘As for the words that you heard, - Josiah had just heard the rediscovered Book of the Law (2 Kings 22:10–11). The phrase points back to that convicting moment. - Hearing opened his heart, leading to repentance—illustrating Romans 10:17 and James 1:22. - The Lord acknowledges Josiah’s response: tearing his clothes and weeping (2 Kings 22:19). God sees not only the hearing but the heart’s reaction (Hebrews 4:12–13). • Scripture heard and believed still brings life-changing conviction and comfort (Psalm 119:25,50). summary 2 Kings 22:18 assures Josiah that the God who judges nations also notices individual faith. Because the king humbly sought divine guidance, listened to God’s word, and responded with genuine repentance, the Lord sends him a personal message of grace amid national disaster. The verse underscores God’s personal attention, the necessity of inquiring of Him, the absolute authority of His spoken word, and the transforming power of hearing Scripture with a responsive heart. Verse 18. - But to the King of Judah which sent you to inquire of the Lord, thus shall ye say to him (see the comment on ver. 15), Thus saith the Lord God of Israel. As touching the words which thou hast heard; i.e. the words that were read to thee by Shaphan (ver. 10) - the awful threats which caused thee to rend thy clothes and to make inquiry of me.Parallel Commentaries ... 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 לִדְרֹ֣שׁ (liḏ·rōš) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship of the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) 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 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 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 Kings 22:18 NIV2 Kings 22:18 NLT 2 Kings 22:18 ESV 2 Kings 22:18 NASB 2 Kings 22:18 KJV 2 Kings 22:18 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 22:18 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 22:18 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 22:18 French Bible 2 Kings 22:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 22:18 But to the king of Judah who (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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