2 Chronicles 35:26

Verse

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—

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his good deeds, according to that which is written in the law of Jehovah,

Bible in Basic English

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and the good he did, in keeping with what is recorded in the law of the Lord,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now the rest of the acts of Josias and of his mercies, according to what was commanded by the law of the Lord:

Free Bible Version

The rest of what Josiah did, along with his acts of loyalty following what is written in the Law of the Lord,

Geneva Bible 1599

Concerning the rest of the actes of Iosiah and his goodnesse, doing as it was written in the Lawe of the Lord,

King James (Authorized) Version

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that which was written in the law of the LORD,

Translation for Translators

A record of the other things that happened while Josiah ruled, from the time he started to rule until he died, including how he faithfully honored God by obeying everything that was written in the laws of Yahweh, is in the scroll called ‘The History of the Kings of Israel and Judah’.

Unlocked Literal Bible

As for the other matters concerning Josiah, and his good deeds done in obedience to what is written in the law of Yahweh—

Noah Webster Bible

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that which was written in the law of the LORD,

World English Bible

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah and his good deeds, according to that which is written in Yahweh’s law,

Young's Literal Translation

And the rest of the matters of Josiah, and his kind acts, according as it is written in the law of Jehovah,

Context

Laments over Josiah

²⁵Then Jeremiah lamented over Josiah, and to this day all the choirs of men and women sing laments over Josiah. They established them as a statute for Israel, and indeed they are written in the Book of Laments.²⁶As 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—²⁷his acts from beginning to end—they are indeed written in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah.

Summary

This verse marks the end of King Josiah's reign, highlighting the deep mourning of the people for their beloved king. Josiah was known for his faithfulness to God and his efforts to restore true worship in Judah. His death was a great loss to the nation, and the chronicler emphasizes the collective grief experienced by the people. Despite Josiah's righteous leadership, his death serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the fleeting nature of human life.

Commentary

2 Chronicles 35:26

Laments over Josiah

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Berean Standard Bible

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—

American Standard Version (1901)

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his good deeds, according to that which is written in the law of Jehovah,

Bible in Basic English

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and the good he did, in keeping with what is recorded in the law of the Lord,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Now the rest of the acts of Josias and of his mercies, according to what was commanded by the law of the Lord:

Free Bible Version

The rest of what Josiah did, along with his acts of loyalty following what is written in the Law of the Lord,

Geneva Bible 1599

Concerning the rest of the actes of Iosiah and his goodnesse, doing as it was written in the Lawe of the Lord,

King James (Authorized) Version

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that which was written in the law of the LORD,

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

As for the other matters concerning Josiah, and his good deeds done in obedience to what is written in the law of Yahweh—

Noah Webster Bible

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that which was written in the law of the LORD,

World English Bible

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah and his good deeds, according to that which is written in Yahweh’s law,

Young's Literal Translation

And the rest of the matters of Josiah, and his kind acts, according as it is written in the law of Jehovah,