2 Kings 22:18-20

Good News Translation

¹⁸As for the king himself, this is what I, the Lord God of Israel, say: You listened to what is written in the book, ¹⁹and you repented and humbled yourself before me, tearing your clothes and weeping, when you heard how I threatened to punish Jerusalem and its people. I will make it a terrifying sight, a place whose name people will use as a curse. But I have heard your prayer, ²⁰and the punishment which I am going to bring on Jerusalem will not come until after your death. I will let you die in peace.”

The men returned to King Josiah with this message.

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2 Kings 22:18-20

New International Version

¹⁸Tell the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire^(A) of the Lord, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says concerning the words you heard: ¹⁹Because your heart was responsive and you humbled^(B) yourself before the Lord when you heard what I have spoken against this place and its people—that they would become a curse^[a]^(C) and be laid waste^(D)—and because you tore your robes and wept in my presence, I also have heard you, declares the Lord. ²⁰Therefore I will gather you to your ancestors, and you will be buried in peace.^(E) Your eyes^(F) will not see all the disaster I am going to bring on this place.’”