2 Kings 22:16

Verse

that this is what the LORD says: I am about to bring calamity on this place and on its people, according to all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read,

American Standard Version (1901)

Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read.

Bible in Basic English

These are the words of the Lord: See, I will send evil on this place and on its people, even everything which the king of Judah has been reading in the book;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thus saith the Lord: Behold, I will bring evils upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, all the words of the law which the king of Juda hath read:

Free Bible Version

this is what the Lord says: I am about to bring disaster down on this place and on its people, in accordance with everything written in the book that has been read to the king of Judah.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus sayth the Lord, Behold, I wil bring euill vpon this place, and on the inhabitants thereof, euen al the words of the booke which ye King of Iudah hath read,

King James (Authorized) Version

Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read:

Translation for Translators

that this is what Yahweh says: “Listen to this carefully. I am going to cause all the people who live here in Jerusalem to experience a disaster, which is what was written in the scroll that the king has read.

Unlocked Literal Bible

“This is what Yahweh says: 'See, I will bring disaster to this place and to its inhabitants, according to everything written in the book that the king of Judah has read.

Noah Webster Bible

Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon its inhabitants, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read:

World English Bible

“Yahweh says, ‘Behold, I will bring evil on this place and on its inhabitants, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah has read.

Young's Literal Translation

Thus said Jehovah, Lo, I am bringing in evil unto this place and on its inhabitants, all the words of the book that the king of Judah hath read,

Context

Huldah’s Prophecy

¹⁵And Huldah said to them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Tell the man who sent you¹⁶that this is what the LORD says: I am about to bring calamity on this place and on its people, according to all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read,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.’

Summary

In 2 Kings 22:16, the prophetess Huldah delivers a message from the Lord to King Josiah, revealing the impending judgment upon Judah due to their idolatry and disobedience. This verse underscores the importance of heeding God's word and following His commandments to avoid the consequences of sin. Despite the impending judgment, there is a call to repentance and humility before God, showing His willingness to forgive and restore those who turn back to Him. Huldah's prophecy serves as a warning to the people of Judah, urging them to seek God's mercy through genuine repentance and obedience.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thus saith the Lord, behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants of it,.... Destruction to the place, and captivity to the inhabitants of it: even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read; particularly what is contained in Lev 26:14, even all the curses in it, as in Ch2 34:24.