2 Kings 23 Footnotes

PLUS

Share

This resource is exclusive for PLUS Members

Upgrade now and receive:

  • Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy uninterrupted access.
  • Exclusive Commentaries: Dive deeper with in-depth insights.
  • Advanced Study Tools: Powerful search and comparison features.
  • Premium Guides & Articles: Unlock for a more comprehensive study.
Upgrade to Plus
PREVIOUS 2 Kings 22 Footnotes NEXT 2 Kings 24 Footnotes

23:29 With Assyria weakening and Babylon on the ascendancy, Egypt saw its chance to retake control of Palestine all the way up to the Euphrates. Why did Josiah confront Neco? He perhaps was pro-Babylon like his great-grandfather, Hezekiah. More likely, he wanted to contest Egypt’s bid for control of the former northern kingdom of Israel.

23:31 Jehoahaz became king in 609 BC.

23:36 Jehoiakim reigned “eleven years,” from 609–598 BC.

PREVIOUS 2 Kings 22 Footnotes NEXT 2 Kings 24 Footnotes