2 Kings 22

2 Kings 22:8

THe book] this was the originall which was kept within the Temple, Deuteronomy 31:24. which amongst the confusions of Manasseh and Ammon, might bee hidden or mis-said.

2 Kings 22:11

The words] the curses and threatnings pronounced against those sins which had reigned and did yet reigne amongst the people: [he rene] through the excessive griefe of his minde, being exceedingly troubled in spirit.

2 Kings 22:13

Enquire] if there be any meanes, or if it bee not too late to appease his wrath, what good or mercy we may hope for, and what evill or rigour wee ought to feare.

2 Kings 22:14

Of the wardrobe] the Italian, of the garments, of the priestly garments: [in the Colledge] the Italian, in the second precinct, these were the suburbs of Ierusalem called Eezera,which was encompassed with wals and gates severall from the City it selfe, and therefore the gate of this enclosure was called second, Zephaniah 1:10. and the middle gate, Ier 39. 3.

2 Kings 22:18

Hast heard] which were read in the book of the Law, v. 10.

2 Kings 22:20

In Peace] before the last desolation of the countrey; and thou shalt die in my favour, to come into everlasting rest. So that Iosiahs death, though violent, 2 Kings 23:29. was not accursed of God.