2 Chronicles 35:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Chronicles 35:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Chronicles 35:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded. wounded: He..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Chronicles 35:23 — KJV
“And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded. wounded: Heb. made sick”
— 2 Chronicles 35:23 (KJV)
2 Chronicles 35:23 in Context — About the Book of 2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles follows the kings of Judah from Solomon's temple dedication to the Babylonian exile, spotlighting every revival along the way. Its most quoted promise — if my people humble themselves and pray — remains the Bible's clearest formula for national and personal restoration.
Cross-References for 2 Chronicles 35:23
“And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of speaking, that, behold, the king's sons came, and lifted up their voice and wept: and the king also and all his servants wept very sore. very...: Heb. with a great weeping greatly”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 35:23: king, servants, sore
“And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. at a...: Heb. in his simplicity joints...: Heb. joints and the breastplate wounded: Heb. made sick”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 35:23: king, wounded, heb
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. fell: Heb. rushed”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 35:23: king, servants, away
“And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: therefore he said to his chariot man, Turn thine hand, that thou mayest carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. at a venture: Heb. in his simplicity between...: Heb. between the joints and between the breastplate wounded: Heb. made sick”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 35:23: king, wounded, heb
“And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. and the archers: Heb. and the shooters, men with bows hit...: Heb. found him”
Shares key themes with 2 Chronicles 35:23: archers, sore, wounded
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