2 Kings 22:19

19 1because your heart was penitent, and you 2humbled yourself before the LORD, when you heard how I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they should become 3a desolation and 4a curse, and you 5have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the LORD.

2 Kings 22:19 In-Context

17 Because they have forsaken me and have made offerings to other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the work of their hands, therefore my wrath will be kindled against this place, and it will not be quenched.
18 But to the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus shall you say to him, Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Regarding the words that you have heard,
19 because your heart was penitent, and you humbled yourself before the LORD, when you heard how I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and you have torn your clothes and wept before me, I also have heard you, declares the LORD.
20 Therefore, behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you shall be gathered to your grave in peace, and your eyes shall not see all the disaster that I will bring upon this place.'" And they brought back word to the king.

Cross References 5

  • 1. [Psalms 51:17; Isaiah 57:15]
  • 2. 1 Kings 21:29
  • 3. Leviticus 26:31, 32; 2 Chronicles 30:7; Jeremiah 25:18; Jeremiah 44:22; Micah 6:16
  • 4. Jeremiah 24:9; Jeremiah 26:6; Jeremiah 44:22
  • 5. ver. 11
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