2 Kings 23:26-27

26 However, the LORD did not turn from the fierceness of His great wrath with which His anger burned against Judah, ¹because of all the provocations with which Manasseh had provoked Him.

27 The LORD said, "I will remove Judah also from My sight, ²as I have removed Israel. And ³I will cast off Jerusalem, this city which I have chosen, and the temple 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 21:11-13; Jeremiah 15:4
• 2. 2 Kings 18:11
• 3. 2 Kings 21:13, 14

Footnotes

• [a] Lit "house"