2 Chronicles 35:26
Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to [that which was] written in the law of the LORD,
Now the rest {H3499} of the acts {H1697} of Josiah {H2977}, and his goodness {H2617}, according to that which was written {H3789} in the law {H8451} of the LORD {H3068},
Other activities of Yoshiyahu and all his good deeds in keeping with what is written in the Torah of ADONAI,
As for the rest of the acts of Josiah, along with his deeds of loving devotion according to what is written in the Law of the LORDโ
Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his good deeds, according to that which is written in the law of Jehovah,
Cross-References
-
2 Chronicles 32:32
Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they [are] written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, [and] in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. -
2 Chronicles 31:20
And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought [that which was] good and right and truth before the LORD his God.
Commentary
2 Chronicles 35:26 serves as a concise epilogue to the reign of King Josiah, one of Judah's most righteous monarchs. This verse, following the account of his untimely death in battle, summarizes his life and legacy by highlighting his commitment to God's commands.
Context
This verse concludes the Chronicler's detailed account of King Josiah's reign, immediately after describing his fatal encounter with Pharaoh Neco at Megiddo (see 2 Chronicles 35:20-25). Unlike many kings of Judah, Josiah is consistently portrayed in both Kings and Chronicles as a devoted follower of the LORD. His reign was marked by significant religious reforms, most notably initiated by the discovery of the Book of the Law in the temple (also recorded in 2 Kings 22:8). This discovery profoundly impacted Josiah, leading him to cleanse the land of idolatry and restore proper worship, culminating in an unprecedented Passover celebration (2 Chronicles 35:18).
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for "goodness" here is primarily related to tov (ืืึนื), signifying moral excellence, uprightness, and that which is pleasing to God. It contrasts sharply with the "evil" (ืจึทืข - ra') often attributed to other kings. The "law of the LORD" (ืชึผืึนืจึทืช ืึฐืืึธื - Torat Yahweh) refers to God's divine instruction, encompassing His commandments, statutes, and judgments, which Josiah committed himself to follow after its rediscovery.
Practical Application
Josiah's life, summarized in this verse, offers several enduring lessons for believers today:
Please note that only the commentary section is AI-generated โ the main Scripture and cross-references are stored on the site and are from trusted and verified sources.