2 Chronicles 35:23 kjva — And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded."

— 2 Chronicles 35:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 35 — Context

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.

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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.

23

And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.

24

His servants therefore took him out of that chariot, and put him in the second chariot that he had; and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he died, and was buried in one of the sepulchres of his fathers. And all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah.

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And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and the singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to this day, and made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they are written in the lamentations.

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

2 Chronicles 35:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 35:23 say?
2 Chronicles 35:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 35:23 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 35:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 35, verse 23.
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 35:23.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 35:23 in?
2 Chronicles 35:23 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 35:23?
2 Chronicles 35:23 reads (KJVA): “And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.” 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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