Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David. In his twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of high places, Asherah poles and idols. New Living Translation During the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his ancestor David. Then in the twelfth year he began to purify Judah and Jerusalem, destroying all the pagan shrines, the Asherah poles, and the carved idols and cast images. English Standard Version For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet a boy, he began to seek the God of David his father, and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherim, and the carved and the metal images. Berean Standard Bible In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his father David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images. Berean Literal Bible And in the eighth year of his reign (and he was still young) he began to seek the God of David his father. And in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, and the Asherah poles, and the carved images, and the molten images. King James Bible For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images. New King James Version For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his father David; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the wooden images, the carved images, and the molded images. New American Standard Bible For in the eighth year of his reign while he was still a youth, he began to seek the God of his father David; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherim, the carved images, and the cast metal images. NASB 1995 For in the eighth year of his reign while he was still a youth, he began to seek the God of his father David; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherim, the carved images and the molten images. NASB 1977 For in the eighth year of his reign while he was still a youth, he began to seek the God of his father David; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherim, the carved images, and the molten images. Legacy Standard Bible Now in the eighth year of his reign while he was still a youth, he began to seek the God of his father David; and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherim, the graven images, and the molten images. Amplified Bible For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young (sixteen), he began to seek after and inquire of the God of his father David; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherim, and the carved and cast images. Berean Annotated Bible In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God {Elohe} of his father David (beloved), and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah (praised) and Jerusalem (city of peace) of the high places, the Asherah poles (goddess), the carved idols, and the cast images. Christian Standard Bible In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still a youth, Josiah began to seek the God of his ancestor David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved images, and the cast images. Holman Christian Standard Bible In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still a youth, Josiah began to seek the God of his ancestor David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved images, and the cast images. American Standard Version For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the Asherim, and the graven images, and the molten images. Contemporary English Version When Josiah was only 16 years old he began worshiping God, just as his ancestor David had done. Then, 4 years later, he decided to destroy the local shrines in Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the sacred poles for worshiping the goddess Asherah and the idols of foreign gods. English Revised Version For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the Asherim, and the graven images, and the molten images. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still a boy, he began to dedicate his life to serving the God of his ancestor David. In his twelfth year as king, he began to make Judah and Jerusalem clean by destroying the illegal places of worship, poles dedicated to the goddess Asherah, carved idols, and metal idols. Good News Translation In the eighth year that Josiah was king, while he was still very young, he began to worship the God of his ancestor King David. Four years later he began to destroy the pagan places of worship, the symbols of the goddess Asherah, and all the other idols. International Standard Version In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his ancestor David. In the twelfth year of his reign, he began to remove the high places, Asherim, carved images, and cast images from Judah and Jerusalem. NET Bible In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, he began to seek the God of his ancestor David. In his twelfth year he began ridding Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, Asherah poles, idols, and images. New Heart English Bible For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the Asherim, and the engraved images, and the molten images. Webster's Bible Translation For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his father David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images. World English Bible For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, the Asherah poles, the engraved images, and the molten images. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in the eighth year of his reign (and he [is] yet a youth), he has begun to seek for the God of his father David, and in the twelfth year he has begun to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the Asherim, and the carved images, and the molten images. Berean Literal Bible And in the eighth year of his reign (and he was still young) he began to seek the God of David his father. And in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, and the Asherah poles, and the carved images, and the molten images. Young's Literal Translation And in the eighth year of his reign (and he yet a youth), he hath begun to seek to the God of David his father, and in the twelfth year he hath begun to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the shrines, and the graven images, and the molten images. Smith's Literal Translation And in the eighth year to his reigning, and he yet a youth, he began to seek to the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem from the heights, and the statues, and the carved images, and the molten images. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in the eighth year of his reign, when he was yet a boy, he began to seek the God of his father David: and in the twelfth year after he began to reign, he cleansed Juda and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the idols, and the graven things. Catholic Public Domain Version Now in the eighth year of his reign, when he was still a boy, he began to seek the God of his father David. And in the twelfth year after he had begun to reign, he cleansed Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the sacred groves, and the idols, and the graven images. New American Bible In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still a youth, he began to seek after the God of David his father. Then in his twelfth year he began to purify Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the asherahs, and the carved and molten images. New Revised Standard Version For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was still a boy, he began to seek the God of his ancestor David, and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the sacred poles, and the carved and the cast images. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor in the eighth year of his reign, while he was still a little boy, he began to pray to the LORD the God of David his father; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Moreover he began to demolish altars, idols, carved images, and idol temples, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the eighth year of his kingdom until now, he has been a little boy, and he was beginning to pray to the God of David his father, and in the twelfth year was beginning to purify Yehuda and its inhabitants of Jerusalem, and he was beginning to uproot sacrifices and idols and leopards and shrines and necklaces and bells. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father; and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the Asherim, and the graven images, and the molten images. Brenton Septuagint Translation And in the eighth year of his reign, and he being yet a youth, he began to seek the Lord God of his father David: and in the twelfth year of his reign he began to purge Juda and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the ornaments for the altars, and the molten images. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Josiah Destroys Idolatry3In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his father David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images. 4Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them.… Cross References In the eighth year of his reign, 2 Kings 22:1 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me. while he was still young, Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,” Jeremiah 1:6-8 “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” / But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. Josiah began to seek the God of his father David, 2 Chronicles 15:12-15 Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul. / And whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman. / They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns. … 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. and in the twelfth year 2 Kings 23:3-4 So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. / Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. 2 Chronicles 29:3 In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem 2 Kings 23:8-12 Then Josiah brought all the priests from the cities of Judah and desecrated the high places, from Geba to Beersheba, where the priests had burned incense. He tore down the high places of the gates at the entrance of the gate of Joshua the governor of the city, which was to the left of the city gate. / Although the priests of the high places did not come up to the altar of the LORD in Jerusalem, they ate unleavened bread with their fellow priests. / He also desecrated Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so that no one could sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire to Molech. … 2 Chronicles 31:1 When all this had ended, the Israelites in attendance went out to the cities of Judah and broke up the sacred pillars, chopped down the Asherah poles, and tore down the high places and altars throughout Judah and Benjamin, as well as in Ephraim and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the Israelites returned to their cities, each to his own property. of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images. 2 Kings 23:13-15 The king also desecrated the high places east of Jerusalem, to the south of the Mount of Corruption, which King Solomon of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Sidonians, for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. / He smashed the sacred pillars to pieces, cut down the Asherah poles, and covered the sites with human bones. / He even pulled down the altar at Bethel, the high place set up by Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin. Then he burned the high place, ground it to powder, and burned the Asherah pole. 2 Kings 23:24-25 Furthermore, Josiah removed the mediums and spiritists, the household gods and idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. He did this to carry out the words of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had found in the house of the LORD. / Neither before nor after Josiah was there any king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, according to all the Law of Moses. 2 Kings 22:3-7 Now in the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent the scribe, Shaphan son of Azaliah, the son of Meshullam, to the house of the LORD, saying, / “Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— … 2 Kings 23:4-25 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. / Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. / He brought the Asherah pole from the house of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem, and there he burned it, ground it to powder, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people. … Jeremiah 1:1-2 These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. / The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, 1 Kings 13:2 And he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, “O altar, O altar, this is what the LORD says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David, and upon you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense upon you, and human bones will be burned upon you.’” Treasury of Scripture For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images. A. 1 Chronicles 22:5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death. 1 Chronicles 29:1 Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, whom alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. Psalm 119:9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. to seek 2 Chronicles 15:2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you. 1 Chronicles 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. Proverbs 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. purge 2 Chronicles 33:17,22 Nevertheless the people did sacrifice still in the high places, yet unto the LORD their God only… Leviticus 26:30 And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you. 2 Kings 23:4,14 And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the grove, and for all the host of heaven: and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them unto Bethel… the high places 2 Chronicles 30:14 And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast them into the brook Kidron. 2 Kings 18:4 He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. Jump to Previous Asherim Carved David Eighth Engraved Graven Groves High Images Jerusalem Judah Molten Places Purge Reign Seek Twelfth YoungJump to Next Asherim Carved David Eighth Engraved Graven Groves High Images Jerusalem Judah Molten Places Purge Reign Seek Twelfth Young2 Chronicles 34 1. Josiah's good reign3. He destroys idolatry 8. He takes order for the repair of the temple 14. Hilkiah, having found a book of the law, 21. Josiah sends to Huldah to enquire of the Lord 23. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but respite thereof in Josiah's time 29. Josiah, causing it to be read in a solemn assembly, renews the covenant with God In the eighth year of his reign Josiah became king of Judah at the age of eight after the assassination of his father, Amon. By the eighth year of his reign, he would have been sixteen years old. This period marks a significant turning point in his life, as he begins to take personal responsibility for his spiritual journey and leadership. The number eight in biblical numerology often symbolizes new beginnings, which aligns with Josiah's spiritual awakening and reformative actions. while he was still young Josiah began to seek the God of his father David and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images Persons / Places / Events 1. JosiahThe young king of Judah who began his reign at the age of eight. He is noted for his dedication to seeking God and initiating religious reforms. 2. Judah and Jerusalem The southern kingdom of Israel and its capital, where Josiah implemented his reforms to restore true worship. 3. High Places, Asherah Poles, Carved Images, and Cast Images These were elements of idolatrous worship that had infiltrated Judah, which Josiah sought to remove in his quest to restore the worship of Yahweh. 4. David The revered king of Israel, whose heart for God Josiah sought to emulate. David is often seen as a benchmark for righteous leadership in the Old Testament. 5. Eighth and Twelfth Year of Reign Significant markers in Josiah's life, indicating his early commitment to God and the beginning of his active reforms. Teaching Points The Importance of Seeking God EarlyJosiah's example shows the value of seeking God from a young age. This sets a foundation for a life dedicated to righteousness and godly leadership. The Courage to Stand Against Idolatry Josiah's reforms required courage and conviction. Believers today are called to stand against modern forms of idolatry and uphold biblical truth. Leadership and Influence Josiah's leadership brought about significant spiritual renewal. Christians are encouraged to use their influence to lead others toward God. The Legacy of Faith Josiah sought to emulate the faith of David, his ancestor. Believers are reminded of the impact of a godly legacy and the importance of passing faith to future generations. The Role of Scripture in Reformation The rediscovery of the Book of the Law was pivotal in Josiah's reforms. This underscores the transformative power of Scripture in personal and communal renewal. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:3?2. How does Josiah's early seeking of God inspire our spiritual growth today? 3. What does Josiah's example teach about prioritizing God in our youth? 4. How can we "seek the God of his father David" in our lives? 5. What parallels exist between Josiah's reforms and Jesus' cleansing of the temple? 6. How can we actively remove "high places" from our personal and community life? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 34:3 demonstrate Josiah's early commitment to God? 8. What historical evidence supports Josiah's reforms mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:3? 9. Why is Josiah's age significant in 2 Chronicles 34:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 34? 11. (2 Chronicles 34:3) Is there historical or archeological evidence to confirm Josiah’s widespread destruction of pagan sites? 12. Why would Josiah ignore Necho’s explicit warning in 2 Chronicles 35:21 if it was truly from God? 13. Who was Josiah in the Bible? 14. Why do historical records and archaeology not confirm widespread enforcement of Deuteronomy 18’s prohibitions during Israel’s early history? What Does 2 Chronicles 34:3 Mean In the eighth year of his reignJosiah stepped into decisive action just eight years after being crowned at age eight (2 Chronicles 34:1–2; 2 Kings 22:1). By age sixteen, many teens wrestle with identity, but the text shows a young king already charting a godly course. Scripture often highlights prompt obedience (Psalm 119:60), and Josiah’s early start models that principle. While he was still young Youth is never an excuse for spiritual passivity. Jeremiah heard, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’” (Jeremiah 1:6–7), and Paul told Timothy, “Let no one despise your youth” (1 Timothy 4:12). Josiah’s example echoes these truths: spiritual maturity hinges more on surrender than on birthday candles. Josiah began to seek the God of his father David To “seek” in Scripture means an intentional pursuit—mind, heart, will. Josiah wasn’t inventing a new religion; he returned to the covenantal God who had revealed Himself to David (2 Samuel 7:25–26). Promises of reward for seekers abound: “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13; see also Hebrews 11:6). Bullet-points that mark genuine seeking: • Personal devotion, not mere tradition (Psalm 63:1). • Alignment with revealed truth, not cultural trends (2 Chronicles 15:2). • Persistence over time (Galatians 6:9). In the twelfth year Four more years of growth (age twenty) produced visible fruit. God often nurtures private devotion before public reform (Luke 2:52; Galatians 1:17–18). Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “For everything there is a season,” and the twelfth year became Josiah’s season for action. He began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem “Cleanse” pictures removal of defilement (2 Chronicles 29:5). Revival never skips repentance. Josiah’s reforms reflect James 4:8, “Cleanse your hands, you sinners… draw near to God.” National reformation started in the heart of one man who refused half-measures. Of the high places High places mixed Israel’s worship with pagan practice (Deuteronomy 12:2–5). Though some earlier kings dismantled idols, they often left these altars (1 Kings 15:14). Josiah targeted the root, not just the branches, fulfilling God’s explicit command. The Asherah poles Asherah symbolized fertility cults Israel was forbidden to emulate. “You shall not set up any wooden Asherah pole beside the altar of the LORD your God” (Deuteronomy 16:21). Josiah’s zeal matched that of Gideon, who likewise tore down his father’s Asherah (Judges 6:25–27). The carved idols God had already thundered at Sinai, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image” (Exodus 20:4). Isaiah mocked craftsmen who shape wood, worship leftovers, and miss the Creator (Isaiah 44:9–20). Josiah’s purge affirmed that ridicule and replaced it with obedience. And the cast images Cast-metal gods promised security but delivered bondage (Leviticus 19:4; Hosea 13:2). By melting and grinding them to powder (2 Kings 23:6), Josiah dramatized Isaiah 30:22: “You will discard them as a menstrual cloth and say to them, ‘Be gone!’” summary 2 Chronicles 34:3 traces a purposeful progression: early devotion, diligent seeking, and decisive cleansing. At sixteen Josiah pursued God; by twenty he pursued holiness for his nation. The verse shows that genuine faith starts young, grows deep, and acts boldly, removing every rival to the one true God. (3-7) Idolatry extirpated. This brief account is parallel to 2Kings 23:4-20.(3) For.--Now. In the eighth year.--The specifications of time in this verse are peculiar to the chronicler. While he was yet young.--Being about sixteen. He began to seek.--2Chronicles 17:3-4; 1Chronicles 13:3. And in the twelfth year.--When, perhaps, he began to govern alone. . . . Verse 3. - This, with the following four verses, forms the commentary on the statement of ver. 2, that Josiah "declined neither to the right hand, nor to the left." We cannot mistake the allusion in this verse to his personal religion at, say, sixteen years of age, as the foundation of his religious reign and of the practical devotion to reformation, instanced as commencing with his twentieth year. It may be here noted that the Prophet Jeremiah was called to his work in the year following thereupon, or, perhaps, the very same year (Jeremiah 1:1, 2). It is highly likely that Josiah and Jeremiah were given to one another providentially, to cooperate in all good works, now so needed for Church and state. The three dates of the eighth, twelfth, and (ver. 8) the eighteenth year of Josiah's reign wore dates memorable in his life. For the two kinds of images of this verse, see succeeding note.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the eighthוּבִשְׁמוֹנֶ֨ה (ū·ḇiš·mō·w·neh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth year שָׁנִ֜ים (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year of his reign, לְמָלְכ֗וֹ (lə·mā·lə·ḵōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel while he וְהוּא֙ (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was still עוֹדֶ֣נּוּ (‘ō·w·ḏen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more young, נַ֔עַר (na·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer Josiah began הֵחֵ֕ל (hê·ḥêl) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play to seek לִדְר֕וֹשׁ (liḏ·rō·wōš) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship the God לֵאלֹהֵ֖י (lê·lō·hê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of David דָּוִ֣יד (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse his forefather, אָבִ֑יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father and in the twelfth וּבִשְׁתֵּ֧ים (ū·ḇiš·têm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) year שָׁנָ֗ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year he began הֵחֵל֙ (hê·ḥêl) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2490: To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play to cleanse לְטַהֵ֔ר (lə·ṭa·hêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2891: To be clean or pure Judah יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and Jerusalem וִיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (wî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the high places, הַבָּמוֹת֙ (hab·bā·mō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1116: An elevation the Asherah poles, וְהָ֣אֲשֵׁרִ֔ים (wə·hā·’ă·šê·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 842: A Phoenician goddess, also an image of the same the carved idols, וְהַפְּסִלִ֖ים (wə·hap·pə·si·lîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6456: An idol, image and the cast images. וְהַמַּסֵּכֽוֹת׃ (wə·ham·mas·sê·ḵō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4541: A pouring over, fusion of metal, a libation, league, a coverlet Links 2 Chronicles 34:3 NIV2 Chronicles 34:3 NLT 2 Chronicles 34:3 ESV 2 Chronicles 34:3 NASB 2 Chronicles 34:3 KJV 2 Chronicles 34:3 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 34:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 34:3 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 34:3 French Bible 2 Chronicles 34:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 34:3 For in the eighth year of his (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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