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2 Chronicles 35:22: Meaning Explained
Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and...
2 Chronicles 35:22
“Josiah, however, would not turn away from him, but disguised himself to engage him in battle. He would not listen to what Neco had said at God's command and went to fight him on the plain of Megiddo.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Josiah ignored the warning and went to fight anyway. He disguised himself so the enemy wouldn't recognize him, but he was killed in the battle.
What’s Happening Here
King Josiah's one major mistake led to his death. He should have trusted God instead of trying to be a warrior.
Key Words
disguisedChanged his appearance so people wouldn't know who he was
MegiddoA famous battlefield in ancient Israel
Why It Matters
Even good leaders can make wrong choices. We need to pray for wisdom before acting.
Did You Know?
This battle at Megiddo was the end of Josiah's reign. He died in this conflict.
Word Study
H5437
would not turnהֵסֵב֩
H2977
Nevertheless Josiahיֹֽאשִׁיָּ֨הוּ
H6440
his faceפָנָ֜יו
H3898
himself that he might fightלְהִלָּחֵ֖ם
H2664
from him but disguisedהִתְחַפֵּ֔שׂ
H8085
with him and hearkenedשָׁמַ֛ע
H1697
not unto the wordsדִּבְרֵ֥י
H5224
of Nechoנְכ֖וֹ
H6310
from the mouthמִפִּ֣י
H430
of Godאֱלֹהִ֑ים
H935
and cameוַיָּבֹ֕א
H1237
in the valleyבְּבִקְעַ֥ת
H4023
of Megiddoמְגִדּֽוֹ׃
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