And the archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, Have me away; for I am sore wounded.
The archers shot King Josiah with their arrows, and the king said to his servants, 'Take me away from here, because I am badly wounded.'
King Josiah was struck down by enemy arrows in battle and had to be carried away because of his serious wounds.
📚 Historical Context
King Josiah was a righteous king of Judah who led significant religious reforms, including reinstating the Passover celebration, after rediscovering the Book of the Law during temple repairs. In 2 Chronicles 35, he chose to confront Pharaoh Necho of Egypt in battle, despite a warning from a prophet that this was not God's intended conflict for him. This decision led to his fatal wounding by enemy archers, marking the end of Judah's brief period of spiritual revival.
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