Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Chronicles 35:23

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 35:23

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

2 Chronicles 35:23

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"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 (ASV)

And the archers shot. —Compare the death of Ahab (2 Chronicles 18:33) and of Saul (1 Chronicles 10:3).

Have me away. —LXX., Ἐξαγάγετέ με. “Take me out” (of the war-chariot).

For I am sore wounded. —So Ahab (2 Chronicles 18:33).