2Ch 35:20-21 | MHM | STEP | The Death of Josiah This section tells the sad story of Josiah’s death. Thirteen years after his great Passover, Josiah went out to fight the king of Egypt. Even though Josiah was a good king and had brought many reforms, the people’s hearts had not truly changed, and God’s anger against Judah remained. Josiah’s death came suddenly and unexpectedly, showing that even the best leaders can make mistakes and that God’s plans are sometimes different from our hopes. v. 20-21 : After Josiah’s reforms, Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt, marched north to fight at Carchemish. Josiah went out to confront him, even though Necho sent messengers saying he had no quarrel with Judah and was acting on God’s command. Necho warned Josiah not to interfere, saying, God is with me, so stop opposing Him (2 Chronicles 35:20-21 ).

‏ 2 Chronicles 35:20-21

The Death of Josiah

This section tells the sad story of Josiah’s death. Thirteen years after his great Passover, Josiah went out to fight the king of Egypt. Even though Josiah was a good king and had brought many reforms, the people’s hearts had not truly changed, and God’s anger against Judah remained. Josiah’s death came suddenly and unexpectedly, showing that even the best leaders can make mistakes and that God’s plans are sometimes different from our hopes.

v. 20-21: After Josiah’s reforms, Pharaoh Necho, king of Egypt, marched north to fight at Carchemish. Josiah went out to confront him, even though Necho sent messengers saying he had no quarrel with Judah and was acting on God’s command. Necho warned Josiah not to interfere, saying, God is with me, so stop opposing Him(2 Chronicles 35:20-21 ^a).

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