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Thus says Yahweh, Behold, I will bring evil on this place, and on the inhabitants of it, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah has read.

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Judgment Was Foretold

Commentators explain that the prophesied "evil" was not a vague or arbitrary punishment. It was the direct fulfillment of the specific curses for covenant disobedience that God had laid out centuries earlier in the Law, particularly in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28. This underscores that God is faithful to His word, both in its promises and its warnings.

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2 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 22:16

18th Century

Theologian

All the words of the book - The “words” intended here are undoubtedly the threats of the Law, particularly those of Leviticus 26:16-39 and D…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 22:16

19th Century

Bishop

I will bring evil upon ... —Literally, I am about to bring evil to ... Instead of to, the Septuagint, Vulgate, …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 22:16

17th Century

Pastor

Thus says the Lord, behold, I will bring evil upon this
place, and upon the inhabitants of it

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 22:11–20

17th Century

Minister

The book of the law is read before the king. Those best honor their Bibles who study them, daily feed on that bread, and walk by that light. Convic…