Behold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place. And they brought the king word again.
Therefore, I will let you join your ancestors in death, and you will die peacefully. You won't have to see all the terrible things I'm going to bring on this place. Then the messengers returned to the king with this answer.
God is promising King Josiah that he will die peacefully before the terrible judgment comes upon Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This is God's response through the prophetess Huldah after King Josiah discovered the Book of the Law and realized how far Judah had strayed from God's commands. Josiah had sent messengers to inquire of the Lord about the consequences of their nation's disobedience. God's message acknowledges Josiah's humble heart and reforms, promising him a peaceful death before the coming destruction of Jerusalem.
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