Jeremiah 22:11

Verse

For this is what the LORD says concerning Shallum son of Josiah, king of Judah, who succeeded his father Josiah but has gone forth from this place: “He will never return,

American Standard Version (1901)

For thus saith Jehovah touching Shallum the son of Josiah, king of Judah, who reigned instead of Josiah his father, and who went forth out of this place: He shall not return thither any more;

Bible in Basic English

For this is what the Lord has said about Shallum, the son of Josiah, king of Judah, who became king in place of Josiah his father, who went out from this place: He will never come back there again:

Douay-Rheims 1899

For thus saith the Lord to Sellum the son of Josias the king of Juda, who reigned instead of his father, who went forth out of this place: He shall return hither no more:

Free Bible Version

This is what the Lord says about Jehoahaz of Josiah, king of Judah. He succeeded his father Josiah but was taken away. He will never return.

Geneva Bible 1599

For thus saith ye Lord, As touching Shallum the sonne of Iosiah King of Iudah, which reigned for Iosiah his father, which went out of this place, he shall not returne thither,

King James (Authorized) Version

For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more:

Translation for Translators

Jehoahaz became king after his father, King Josiah, died, but Jehoahaz indeed was captured and taken to Babylonia. And this is what Yahweh says about him: “He also will never return to Judah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For Yahweh says this about Jehoahaz son of Josiah king of Judah, who served as king instead of Josiah his father, 'He has gone from this place and will not come back.

Noah Webster Bible

For thus saith the LORD concerning Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, who reigned instead of Josiah his father, who went forth from this place; He shall not return thither any more:

World English Bible

For Yahweh says touching Shallum the son of Josiah, king of Judah, who reigned instead of Josiah his father, and who went out of this place: “He won’t return there any more.

Young's Literal Translation

For thus said Jehovah concerning Shallum son of Josiah king of Judah, who is reigning instead of Josiah his father, who hath gone forth from this place: He doth not turn back hither again;

Context

A Warning about Shallum

¹⁰Do not weep for the dead king; do not mourn his loss. Weep bitterly for the one who is exiled, for he will never return to see his native land. ¹¹For this is what the LORD says concerning Shallum son of Josiah, king of Judah, who succeeded his father Josiah but has gone forth from this place: “He will never return,¹²but he will die in the place to which he was exiled; he will never see this land again.”

Summary

In this verse, Jeremiah delivers a message from the Lord to the royal house of Judah, specifically addressing Shallum, also known as Jehoahaz, who reigned for only three months. The prophecy declares that Shallum will die in exile, not receiving an honorable burial like his forefathers. This judgment is a consequence of his wickedness and failure to rule with justice and righteousness. The verse serves as a warning about the importance of leadership that upholds God's standards and the accountability that comes with power and authority.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For thus saith the Lord touching Shallum,.... Not Shallum the fourth son of Josiah, Ch1 3:15; for it is not likely that he should immediately succeed his father; nor Zedekiah, as Jarchi; nor Jeconiah, as Kimchi; but Jehoahaz, as Aben Ezra; who seems to have had several names, as Johanan, Ch1 3:15; and Shallum here: the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father; the same is said of Jehoahaz, Ch2 36:1; which went forth out of this place; out of Jerusalem, being put down there from his throne by Pharaohnecho, and carried by him into Egypt, Ch2 36:3; he shall not return thither any more; he died in Egypt, or however out of his own land; but was alive when this prophecy was delivered out, which was in the reign of his brother Jehoiakim, as some following verses show.