In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.
Key themes
HopeJustice and mercyTruthProphetic witness
Glossary
- Josiah Person
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Healed by Jehovah, or Jehovah will support. The son of Amon, and his successor on the throne of Judah ( 2 Kings 22:1 ; 2 Chr. 34:1 ). His history is contained in 2 Kings 22, 23.
- Assyria Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.
- Egypt Place
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The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.
- Euphrates Place
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Biblical river. Modern identification: Euphrates River.
- Megiddo Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Megiddo.