2 Kings 23:26-27

26 Still the LORD did not turn from the burning of his great wrath, by which his anger was kindled against Judah, ¹because of all the provocations with which Manasseh had provoked him.

27 And the LORD said, "I will remove Judah also out of my sight, ²as I have removed Israel, and I will cast off this city that I have chosen, Jerusalem, ³and the house of which I said, My name shall be there."

2 Kings 23:26-27 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 23

This chapter treats of Josiah's reading the book of the law, and of him and the people renewing the covenant with God, 2Ki 23:1-3, and of his removing idols and idolatry in every shape, and witchcraft, out of the land, which he did in the sincerity of his heart, 2Ki 23:4-25, yet the wrath of God was still determined upon the land, 2Ki 23:26-28 and Josiah was taken away by an untimely death, 2Ki 23:29,30 and was succeeded by two sons of his, one after another, whose reigns were wicked, 2Ki 23:31-37.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Kings 21:11; 2 Kings 24:3, 4; Jeremiah 15:4
• 2. 2 Kings 17:18, 20; 2 Kings 18:11; 2 Kings 21:13
• 3. See 2 Kings 21:4