2 Chronicles 34:28
2 Chronicles 34:28 in Multiple Translations
‘Now I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place and on its inhabitants.’” So they brought her answer back to the king.
Behold, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered to thy grave in peace, neither shall thine eyes see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, and upon the inhabitants of the same. So they brought the king word again.
Behold, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered to thy grave in peace, neither shall thine eyes see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof. And they brought back word to the king.
See, I will let you go to your fathers, and be put in your last resting-place in peace, and your eyes will not see all the evil which I will send on this place and on its people. So they took this news back to the king.
All this will not happen until after you have died, and you will die in peace. You will not see all the disaster that I'm going to bring down on this place and on its inhabitants.” They went back to the king and gave him her response.
Beholde, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt bee put in thy graue in peace, and thine eyes shall not see all the euill, which I will bring vpon this place, and vpon the inhabitants of the same. Thus they brought ye King word againe.
Lo, I am gathering thee unto thy fathers, and thou hast been gathered unto thy graves in peace, and thine eyes do not look on all the evil that I am bringing upon this place, and upon its inhabitants;' and they bring the king back word.
“Behold, I will gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes won’t see all the evil that I will bring on this place and on its inhabitants.”’” They brought back this message to the king.
Behold, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered to thy grave in peace, neither shall thy eyes see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, and upon the inhabitants of the same. So they brought the king word again.
For now I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be brought to thy tomb in peace: and thy eyes shall not see all the evil that I will bring upon this place, and the inhabitants thereof. They therefore reported to the king all that she had said.
So I will allow you to die and be buried peacefully. I will cause a great disaster to strike this place and the people who live here, but you will not be alive to see it.” ’ ” So they reported her reply to the king.
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Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 34:28
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- 2 Chronicles 34:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 34:28
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:28
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 34:28
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 34:28
Context — Huldah’s Prophecy
28‘Now I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place and on its people.’” So they brought her answer back to the king.
29Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. 30And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 39:8 | But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “At least there will be peace and security in my lifetime.” |
| 2 | Psalms 37:37 | Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 21:29 | “Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the calamity during his days, but I will bring it upon his house in the days of his son.” |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 35:24 | So his servants took him out of his chariot, put him in his second chariot, and brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. And Josiah was buried in the tomb of his fathers, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 15:1 | Then the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go. |
| 6 | Isaiah 57:1–2 | The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are swept away, while no one considers that the righteous are guided from the presence of evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest, lying down in death. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 22:20 | ‘Therefore I will indeed gather you to your fathers, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace. Your eyes will not see all the calamity that I will bring on this place.’” So they brought her answer back to the king. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 14:14–21 | then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD. Or if I send wild beasts through the land to leave it childless and desolate, with no man passing through it for fear of the beasts, then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered, but the land would be desolate. Or if I bring a sword against that land and say, ‘Let a sword pass through it,’ so that I cut off from it both man and beast, then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if these three men were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. They alone would be delivered. Or if I send a plague into that land and pour out My wrath upon it through bloodshed, cutting off from it both man and beast, then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. Their righteousness could deliver only themselves. For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast? |
| 9 | 2 Kings 20:19 | But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “Will there not at least be peace and security in my lifetime?” |
2 Chronicles 34:28 Summary
This verse is telling us that the king will die in peace, without seeing the bad things that will happen to his people, because he has humbled himself before God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:27. This is a reminder that when we turn to God and seek His will, He can give us peace, even in difficult times, as seen in Philippians 4:7. The king's experience shows us that God is a merciful God who wants to bless us, but also a just God who will judge those who disobey Him, as seen in Romans 2:2. By following God's commands and trusting in His sovereignty, we can experience His peace and mercy, just like the king did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the king to be gathered to his fathers in peace?
This phrase indicates that the king will die and be buried in a state of peace, without experiencing the calamity that God will bring on the place and its inhabitants, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:28, similar to how Abraham was gathered to his people in Genesis 25:8.
Why will the king not see the calamity that God will bring on the place and its inhabitants?
The king will not see the calamity because he will have already passed away, as stated in 2 Chronicles 34:28, and God will spare him from witnessing the destruction, similar to how God spared Noah from the flood in Genesis 6-9.
Is this promise of peace only for the king or can it apply to others?
While this specific promise is for the king, the concept of being at peace with God can apply to anyone who humbles themselves before Him, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:27, and seeks to follow His will, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's judgment and mercy?
This verse shows that God is both a judge who brings calamity on those who disobey Him, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:28, and a merciful God who spares those who humble themselves before Him, as seen in 2 Chronicles 34:27, similar to how He spared the Israelites in Exodus 32:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can humble myself before God, as the king did in 2 Chronicles 34:27, and experience His mercy and peace?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when I don't understand the calamities that are happening around me, and find peace in His presence, as seen in Psalm 23:4?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's will and follow His commands, in order to experience the peace that He promises, as seen in John 14:27?
- How can I be a source of comfort and encouragement to others who are facing difficult circumstances, and point them to the peace that God offers, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 34:28
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:28
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:28
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:28
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 34:28
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 34:28
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The Perfect Heart by Catherine Booth | Catherine Booth preaches on the story of King Asa from 2 Chronicles 16:9, highlighting the importance of having a perfect heart towards God. She emphasizes how God seeks those who |
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Inheritance of the Saints by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston, through the words of John Campbell Shairp and Richard Chenevix Trench, reflects on the lives of the saints who have passed on, emphasizing their deep connecti |
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The Death of the Rev. Mr. John Fletcher by John Fletcher | John Wesley reflects on the life and death of the Rev. Mr. John Fletcher, emphasizing his exemplary character as a 'perfect and upright man' whose life was marked by faith, love, a |
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The Upright Man's Character by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of sincerity and uprightness in a Christian's character, highlighting the significance of having a heart for God, working by an upright |
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Numbers 23:10 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the profound desire for a righteous death, as expressed by Balaam in Numbers 23:10. He emphasizes that everyone naturally wishes for a good end, desiring to be |
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The Beauty of Holiness Is the Beauty of Perfection by George Ridout | George Ridout preaches on the pursuit of Christian perfection, emphasizing the importance of desiring and aiming for holiness in all aspects of life. He highlights that true religi |
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To the Present Distracted and Broken Nation of England by Edward Burrough | Edward Burrough preaches a message of lamentation and mourning over the divisions, distractions, and sins plaguing the nation of England. He highlights the consequences of the nati |







