2 Chronicles 35:19 kjva — In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept."

— 2 Chronicles 35:19, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 35 — Context

16

So all the service of the Lord was prepared the same day, to keep the passover, and to offer burnt offerings upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of king Josiah.

17

And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

18

And there was no passover like to that kept in Israel from the days of Samuel the prophet; neither did all the kings of Israel keep such a passover as Josiah kept, and the priests, and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel that were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

19

In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.

20

After all this, when Josiah had prepared the temple, Necho king of Egypt came up to fight against Carchemish by Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him.

21

But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not.

22

Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.

2 Chronicles 35:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 35:19 say?
2 Chronicles 35:19 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 35:19 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 35:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 35, verse 19.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 35:19.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 35:19 in?
2 Chronicles 35:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 35:19?
2 Chronicles 35:19 reads (KJVA): “In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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