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An Unprecedented Loss
Commentators explain that the mourning for Josiah was so intense because his death was unprecedented. Until this point, no king of Judah had ever fallen in battle, leaving the nation exposed to a foreign conqueror. The people grieved the loss of a godly king who had restored true worship.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 35:24
18th Century
Theologian
Josiah’s fate was unprecedented. Until this time, no king of Judah had fallen in battle, and none had left his land at the mercy of a foreign conqu…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 35:24
19th Century
Bishop
That chariot. — The (war) chariot.
Put him. — Made him ride.
Bro…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 35:24
17th Century
Pastor
And his servants therefore took him out of that chariot
Dead, and had him to Jerusalem, and buried him; (See Gil…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 35:20–27
17th Century
Minister
The Scripture does not condemn Josiah's conduct in opposing Pharaoh. Yet Josiah seems to deserve blame for not inquiring of the Lord after he was w…