1 Esdras 1:6-37 in English

⁶ offer the passover in order, and make ready the sacrifices for your brethren, and keep the passover according to the commandment of the Lord, which was given unto Moses.

⁷ And unto the people that was found there Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king's allowance, according as he promised, to the people, to the priests and to the Levites.

⁸ And Helkias, Zacharias, and Syelus, the governors of the temple, gave to the priests for the passover two thousand and six hundred sheep, and three hundred calves.

⁹ And Jeconias, and Samaias, and Nathanael his brother, and Assabias, and Ochiel, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the passover five thousand sheep, and seven hundred calves.

¹⁰ And when these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in very comely order according to the kindreds,

¹¹ and according to the several dignities of the fathers, before the people, to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses: and thus did they in the morning.

¹² And they roasted the passover with fire, as appertaineth: as for the sacrifices, they sod them in brass pots and pans with a good savour,

¹³ and set them before all the people: and afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁴ For the priests offered the fat until night: and the Levites prepared for themselves, and the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David, to wit, Asaph, Zacharias, and Jeduthun, who was of the king's retinue.

¹⁶ Moreover the porters were at every gate; it was not lawful for any to go from his ordinary service: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

¹⁷ Thus were the things that belonged to the sacrifices of the Lord accomplished in that day, that they might hold the passover,

¹⁸ and offer sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of king Josias.

¹⁹ So the children of Israel which were present held the passover at that time, and the feast of sweet bread seven days.

²⁰ And such a passover was not kept in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.

²¹ Yea, all the kings of Israel held not such a passover as Josias, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were found dwelling at Jerusalem.

²² In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this passover kept.

²³ And the works of Josias were upright before his Lord with an heart full of godliness.

²⁴ As for the things that came to pass in his time, they were written in former times, concerning those that sinned, and did wickedly against the Lord above all people and kingdoms, and how they grieved him exceedingly, so that the words of the Lord rose up against Israel.

²⁵ Now after all these acts of Josias it came to pass that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to raise war at Carcamys upon Euphrates: and Josias went out against him.

²⁶ But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judea?

²⁷ I am not sent out from the Lord God against thee; for my war is upon Euphrates: and now the Lord is with me, yea the Lord is with me hasting me forward: depart from me, and be not against the Lord.

²⁸ Howbeit Josias did not turn back his chariot from him, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremy spoken by the mouth of the Lord:

²⁹ but joined battle with him in the plain of Mageddo, and the princes came against king Josias.

³⁰ Then said the king unto his servants, Carry me away out of the battle; for I am very weak. And immediately his servants took him away out of the battle.

³¹ Then gat he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his father's sepulchre.

³² And in all Jewry they mourned for Josias, yea, Jeremy the prophet lamented for Josias, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him unto this day: and this was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.

³³ These things are written in the book of the stories of the kings of Judah, and every one of the acts that Josias did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord; and the things that he had done before, and the things now recited, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judea.

³⁴ And the people took Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of Josias his father when he was twenty and three years old.

³⁵ And he reigned in Judea and in Jerusalem three months: and then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.

³⁶ And he set a tax upon the land of an hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

³⁷ The king of Egypt also made king Joacim his brother king of Judea and Jerusalem.

⁶ Offer the passover in order, and make ready the sacrifices for your brethren, and keep the passover according to the commandment of the Lord, which was given unto Moses.

⁷ And unto the people that was found there Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king’s allowance, according as he promised, to the people, to the priests, and to the Levites.

⁸ And Helkias, Zacharias, and Syelus, the governors of the temple, gave to the priests for the passover two thousand and six hundred sheep, and three hundred calves.

⁹ And Jeconias, and Samaias, and Nathanael his brother, and Assabias, and Ochiel, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the passover five thousand sheep, and seven hundred calves.

¹⁰ And when these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in very comely order according to the kindreds,

¹¹ And according to the several dignities of the fathers, before the people, to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses: and thus did they in the morning.

¹² And they roasted the passover with fire, as appertaineth: as for the sacrifices, they sod them in brass pots and pans with a good savour,

¹³ And set them before all the people: and afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁴ For the priests offered the fat until night: and the Levites prepared for themselves, and the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David, to wit, Asaph, Zacharias, and Jeduthun, who was of the king’s retinue.

¹⁶ Moreover the porters were at every gate; it was not lawful for any to go from his ordinary service: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

¹⁷ Thus were the things that belonged to the sacrifices of the Lord accomplished in that day, that they might hold the passover,

¹⁸ And offer sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of king Josias.

¹⁹ So the children of Israel which were present held the passover at that time, and the feast of sweet bread seven days.

²⁰ And such a passover was not kept in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.

²¹ Yea, all the kings of Israel held not such a passover as Josias, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were found dwelling at Jerusalem.

²² In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this passover kept.

²³ And the works or Josias were upright before his Lord with an heart full of godliness.

²⁴ As for the things that came to pass in his time, they were written in former times, concerning those that sinned, and did wickedly against the Lord above all people and kingdoms, and how they grieved him exceedingly, so that the words of the Lord rose up against Israel.

²⁵ Now after all these acts of Josias it came to pass, that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to raise war at Carchamis upon Euphrates: and Josias went out against him.

²⁶ But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judea?

²⁷ I am not sent out from the Lord God against thee; for my war is upon Euphrates: and now the Lord is with me, yea, the Lord is with me hasting me forward: depart from me, and be not against the Lord.

²⁸ Howbeit Josias did not turn back his chariot from him, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremy spoken by the mouth of the Lord:

²⁹ But joined battle with him in the plain of Magiddo, and the princes came against king Josias.

³⁰ Then said the king unto his servants, Carry me away out of the battle; for I am very weak. And immediately his servants took him away out of the battle.

³¹ Then gat he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his father’s sepulchre.

³² And in all Jewry they mourned for Josias, yea, Jeremy the prophet lamented for Josias, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him unto this day: and this was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.

³³ These things are written in the book of the stories of the kings of Judah, and every one of the acts that Josias did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord, and the things that he had done before, and the things now recited, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judea.

³⁴ And the people took Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of Josias his father, when he was twenty and three years old.

³⁵ And he reigned in Judea and in Jerusalem three months: and then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.

³⁶ And he set a tax upon the land of an hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

³⁷ The king of Egypt also made king Joacim his brother king of Judea and Jerusalem.

⁶ Offer the passover in order, and make ready the sacrifices for your brethren, and keep the passover according to the commandment of the Lord, which was given to Moses.

⁷ And to the people that was found there Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king's allowance, according as he promised, to the people, to the priests, and to the Levites.

⁸ And Helkias, Zacharias, and Syelus, the governors of the temple, gave to the priests for the passover two thousand and six hundred sheep, and three hundred calves.

⁹ And Jeconias, and Samaias, and Nathanael his brother, and Assabias, and Ochiel, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the passover five thousand sheep, and seven hundred calves.

¹⁰ And when these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in very comely order according to the kindred,

¹¹ And according to the several dignities of the fathers, before the people, to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses: and thus did they in the morning.

¹² And they roasted the passover with fire, as appertains: as for the sacrifices, they sod them in brass pots and pans with a good savor,

¹³ And set them before all the people: and afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁴ For the priests offered the fat until night: and the Levites prepared for themselves, and the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David, to wit, Asaph, Zacharias, and Jeduthun, who was of the king's retinue.

¹⁶ Moreover the porters were at every gate; it was not lawful for any to go from his ordinary service: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

¹⁷ Thus were the things that belonged to the sacrifices of the Lord accomplished in that day, that they might hold the passover,

¹⁸ And offer sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of king Josias.

¹⁹ So the children of Israel which were present held the passover at that time, and the feast of sweet bread seven days.

²⁰ And such a passover was not kept in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.

²¹ Yes, all the kings of Israel held not such a passover as Josias, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were found dwelling at Jerusalem.

²² In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this passover kept.

²³ And the works or Josias were upright before his Lord with an heart full of godliness.

²⁴ As for the things that came to pass in his time, they were written in former times, concerning those that sinned, and did wickedly against the Lord above all people and kingdoms, and how they grieved him exceedingly, so that the words of the Lord rose up against Israel.

²⁵ Now after all these acts of Josias it came to pass, that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to raise war at Carchamis upon Euphrates: and Josias went out against him.

²⁶ But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with you, O king of Judea?

²⁷ I am not sent out from the Lord God against you; for my war is upon Euphrates: and now the Lord is with me, yes, the Lord is with me hasting me forward: depart from me, and be not against the Lord.

²⁸ Howbeit Josias did not turn back his chariot from him, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremy spoken by the mouth of the Lord:

²⁹ But joined battle with him in the plain of Magiddo, and the princes came against king Josias.

³⁰ Then said the king to his servants, Carry me away out of the battle; for I am very weak. And immediately his servants took him away out of the battle.

³¹ Then got he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his father's sepulchre.

³² And in all Jewry they mourned for Josias, yes, Jeremy the prophet lamented for Josias, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him to this day: and this was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.

³³ These things are written in the book of the stories of the kings of Judah, and every one of the acts that Josias did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord, and the things that he had done before, and the things now recited, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judea.

³⁴ And the people took Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of Josias his father, when he was twenty and three years old.

³⁵ And he reigned in Judea and in Jerusalem three months: and then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.

³⁶ And he set a tax upon the land of an hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

³⁷ The king of Egypt also made king Joacim his brother king of Judea and Jerusalem.

⁶ offer the passover in order, and make ready the sacrifices for your brethren, and keep the passover according to the commandment of the Lord, which was given unto Moses.

⁷ And unto the people which were present Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king’s substance, according as he promised, to the people, and to the priests and Levites.

⁸ And Helkias, and Zacharias, and Esyelus, the rulers of the temple, gave to the priests for the passover two thousand and six hundred sheep, and three hundred calves.

⁹ And Jeconias, and Samaias and Nathanael his brother, and Sabias, and Ochielus, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the passover five thousand sheep, and seven hundred calves.

¹⁰ And when these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in comely order according to the kindreds,

¹¹ and according to the several divisions by fathers’ houses, before the people, to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses: and thus did they in the morning.

¹² And they roasted the passover with fire, as appertaineth: and the sacrifices they sod in the brazen vessels and caldrons with a good savour,

¹³ and set them before all the people: and afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁴ For the priests offered the fat until night: and the Levites prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David, to wit, Asaph, Zacharias, and Eddinus, who was of the king’s retinue.

¹⁶ Moreover the porters were at every gate; none had need to depart from his daily course: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

¹⁷ Thus were the things that belonged to the sacrifices of the Lord accomplished in that day, in holding the passover,

¹⁸ and offering sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of King Josias.

¹⁹ So the children of Israel which were present at that time held the passover, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

²⁰ And such a passover was not held in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.

²¹ Yea, all the kings of Israel held not such a passover as Josias, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were present in their dwelling place at Jerusalem.

²² In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this passover held.

²³ And the works of Josias were upright before his Lord with a heart full of godliness.

²⁴ Moreover the things that came to pass in his days have been written in times past, concerning those that sinned, and did wickedly against the Lord above every people and kingdom, and how they grieved him exceedingly, so that the words of the Lord were confirmed against Israel.

²⁵ Now after all these acts of Josias it came to pass, that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to raise war at Carchemish upon Euphrates: and Josias went out against him.

²⁶ But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judaea?

²⁷ I am not sent out from the Lord God against thee; for my war is upon Euphrates: and now the Lord is with me, yea, the Lord is with me hasting me forward: depart from me, and be not against the Lord.

²⁸ Howbeit Josias did not turn back unto his chariot, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremy spoken by the mouth of the Lord:

²⁹ but joined battle with him in the plain of Megiddo, and the princes came down against King Josias.

³⁰ Then said the king unto his servants, Carry me away out of the battle; for I am very weak. And immediately his servants carried him away out of the host.

³¹ Then gat he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem he died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his fathers.

³² And in all Jewry they mourned for Josias; and Jeremy the prophet lamented for Josias, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him, unto this day: and this was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.

³³ These things are written in the book of the histories of the kings of Judea, and every one of the acts that Josias did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord, and the things that he had done before, and the things now recited, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

³⁴ And the people took Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of Josias his father, when he was twenty and three years old.

³⁵ And he reigned in Judah and in Jerusalem three months: and then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.

³⁶ And he set a tax upon the people of a hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

³⁷ The king of Egypt also made King Joakim his brother king of Judaea and Jerusalem.

⁶ Offer the passover in order, and make ready the sacrifices for your brethren, and keep the passover according to the commandment of the Lord, which was given to Moses.

⁷ And to the people that was found there Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king's allowance, according as he promised, to the people, to the priests, and to the Levites.

⁸ And Helkias, Zacharias, and Syelus, the governors of the temple, gave to the priests for the passover two thousand and six hundred sheep, and three hundred calves.

⁹ And Jeconias, and Samaias, and Nathanael his brother, and Assabias, and Ochiel, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the passover five thousand sheep, and seven hundred calves.

¹⁰ And when these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in very comely order according to the kindred,

¹¹ And according to the several dignities of the fathers, before the people, to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses: and thus did they in the morning.

¹² And they roasted the passover with fire, as appertains: as for the sacrifices, they sod them in brass pots and pans with a good savour,

¹³ And set them before all the people: and afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁴ For the priests offered the fat until night: and the Levites prepared for themselves, and the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David, to wit, Asaph, Zacharias, and Jeduthun, who was of the king's retinue.

¹⁶ Moreover the porters were at every gate; it was not lawful for any to go from his ordinary service: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

¹⁷ Thus were the things that belonged to the sacrifices of the Lord accomplished in that day, that they might hold the passover,

¹⁸ And offer sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of king Josias.

¹⁹ So the children of Israel which were present held the passover at that time, and the feast of sweet bread seven days.

²⁰ And such a passover was not kept in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.

²¹ Yes, all the kings of Israel held not such a passover as Josias, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were found dwelling at Jerusalem.

²² In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this passover kept.

²³ And the works or Josias were upright before his Lord with an heart full of godliness.

²⁴ As for the things that came to pass in his time, they were written in former times, concerning those that sinned, and did wickedly against the Lord above all people and kingdoms, and how they grieved him exceedingly, so that the words of the Lord rose up against Israel.

²⁵ Now after all these acts of Josias it came to pass, that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to raise war at Carchamis upon Euphrates: and Josias went out against him.

²⁶ But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with you, O king of Judea?

²⁷ I am not sent out from the Lord God against you; for my war is upon Euphrates: and now the Lord is with me, yes, the Lord is with me hasting me forward: depart from me, and be not against the Lord.

²⁸ Howbeit Josias did not turn back his chariot from him, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremy spoken by the mouth of the Lord:

²⁹ But joined battle with him in the plain of Magiddo, and the princes came against king Josias.

³⁰ Then said the king to his servants, Carry me away out of the battle; for I am very weak. And immediately his servants took him away out of the battle.

³¹ Then got he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his father's sepulchre.

³² And in all Jewry they mourned for Josias, yes, Jeremy the prophet lamented for Josias, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him to this day: and this was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.

³³ These things are written in the book of the storeys of the kings of Judah, and every one of the acts that Josias did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord, and the things that he had done before, and the things now recited, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judea.

³⁴ And the people took Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of Josias his father, when he was twenty and three years old.

³⁵ And he reigned in Judea and in Jerusalem three months: and then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.

³⁶ And he set a tax upon the land of an hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

³⁷ The king of Egypt also made king Joacim his brother king of Judea and Jerusalem.

⁶ Offer the Passover in order, prepare the sacrifices for your kindred, and keep the Passover according to the Lord’s commandment, which was given to Moses.

⁷ To the people which were present, Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves. These things were given from the king’s possessions, as he promised, to the people and to the priests and Levites.

⁸ Helkias, Zacharias, and Esyelus, the rulers of the temple, gave to the priests for the Passover two thousand six hundred sheep, and three hundred calves.

⁹ Jeconias, Samaias, Nathanael his brother, Sabias, Ochielus, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the Passover five thousand sheep and seven hundred calves.

¹⁰ When these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in proper order according to the kindred,

¹¹ and according to the several divisions by fathers’ houses, before the people, to offer to the Lord as it is written in the book of Moses. They did this in the morning.

¹² They roasted the Passover lamb with fire, as required. They boiled the sacrifices in the brazen vessels and caldrons with a pleasing smell,

¹³ and set them before all the people. Afterward they prepared for themselves and for their kindred the priests, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁴ For the priests offered the fat until night. The Levites prepared for themselves and for their kindred the priests, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David: Asaph, Zacharias, and Eddinus, who represented the king.

¹⁶ Moreover the gatekeepers were at every gate. No one needed to depart from his daily duties, for their kindred the Levites prepared for them.

¹⁷ So the things that belonged to the Lord’s sacrifices were accomplished in that day, in holding the Passover,

¹⁸ and offering sacrifices on the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of King Josias.

¹⁹ So the children of Israel which were present at that time held the Passover and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

²⁰ Such a Passover had not been held in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.

²¹ Indeed, none of the kings of Israel held such a Passover as Josias with the priests, the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were present in their dwelling place at Jerusalem.

²² This Passover was held in the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias.

²³ The works of Josias were upright before his Lord with a heart full of godliness.

²⁴ Moreover the things that came to pass in his days have been written in times past, concerning those who sinned and did wickedly against the Lord more than any other people or kingdom, and how they grieved him exceedingly, so that the Lord’s words were confirmed against Israel.

²⁵ Now after all these acts of Josias, it came to pass that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to make war at Carchemish on the Euphrates; and Josias went out against him.

²⁶ But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, “What do I have to do with you, O king of Judea?

²⁷ I wasn’t sent out from the Lord God against you, for my war is against the Euphrates. Now the Lord is with me, yes, the Lord is with me hastening me forward. Depart from me, and don’t be against the Lord.”

²⁸ However, Josias didn’t turn back to his chariot, but tried to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremy from the Lord’s mouth,

²⁹ but joined battle with him in the plain of Megiddo, and the commanders came down against King Josias.

³⁰ Then the king said to his servants, “Carry me away out of the battle, for I am very weak!” Immediately his servants carried him away out of the army.

³¹ Then he got into his second chariot. After he was brought back to Jerusalem he died, and was buried in the tomb of his ancestors.

³² All Judea mourned for Josias. Jeremy the prophet lamented for Josias, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him to this day. This was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.

³³ These things are written in the book of the histories of the kings of Judea, and every one of the acts that Josias did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord, and the things that he had done before, and the things now told, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

³⁴ The people took Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of Josias his father, when he was twenty-three years old.

³⁵ He reigned in Judah and Jerusalem for three months. Then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.

³⁶ He set a tax upon the people of one hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

³⁷ The king of Egypt also made King Joakim his brother king of Judea and Jerusalem.

⁶ Offer the Passover in order, prepare the sacrifices for your kindred, and keep the Passover according to the Lord’s commandment, which was given to Moses.

⁷ To the people which were present, Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves. These things were given from the king’s possessions, as he promised, to the people and to the priests and Levites.

⁸ Helkias, Zacharias, and Esyelus, the rulers of the temple, gave to the priests for the Passover two thousand and six hundred sheep, and three hundred calves.

⁹ Jeconias, Samaias, Nathanael his brother, Sabias, Ochielus, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the Passover five thousand sheep and seven hundred calves.

¹⁰ When these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in proper order according to the kindred,

¹¹ and according to the several divisions by fathers’ houses, before the people, to offer to the Lord as it is written in the book of Moses. They did this in the morning.

¹² They roasted the Passover lamb with fire, as required. They boiled the sacrifices in the brazen vessels and cauldrons with a pleasing smell,

¹³ and set them before all the people. Afterward they prepared for themselves and for their kindred the priests, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁴ For the priests offered the fat until night. The Levites prepared for themselves and for their kindred the priests, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David: Asaph, Zacharias, and Eddinus, who represented the king.

¹⁶ Moreover the gatekeepers were at every gate. No one needed to depart from his daily duties, for their kindred the Levites prepared for them.

¹⁷ So the things that belonged to the Lord’s sacrifices were accomplished in that day, in holding the Passover,

¹⁸ and offering sacrifices on the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of King Josias.

¹⁹ So the children of Israel which were present at that time held the Passover and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

²⁰ Such a Passover had not been held in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.

²¹ Indeed, none of the kings of Israel held such a Passover as Josias with the priests, the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were present in their dwelling place at Jerusalem.

²² This Passover was held in the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias.

²³ The works of Josias were upright before his Lord with a heart full of godliness.

²⁴ Moreover the things that came to pass in his days have been written in times past, concerning those who sinned and did wickedly against the Lord more than any other people or kingdom, and how they grieved him exceedingly, so that the Lord’s words were confirmed against Israel.

²⁵ Now after all these acts of Josias, it came to pass that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to make war at Carchemish on the Euphrates; and Josias went out against him.

²⁶ But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, “What do I have to do with you, O king of Judea?

²⁷ I wasn’t sent out from the Lord God against you, for my war is against the Euphrates. Now the Lord is with me, yes, the Lord is with me hastening me forward. Depart from me, and don’t be against the Lord.”

²⁸ However, Josias didn’t turn back to his chariot, but tried to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremy from the Lord’s mouth,

²⁹ but joined battle with him in the plain of Megiddo, and the commanders came down against King Josias.

³⁰ Then the king said to his servants, “Carry me away out of the battle, for I am very weak!” Immediately his servants carried him away out of the army.

³¹ Then he got into his second chariot. After he was brought back to Jerusalem he died, and was buried in the tomb of his ancestors.

³² All Judea mourned for Josias. Jeremy the prophet lamented for Josias, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him to this day. This was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.

³³ These things are written in the book of the histories of the kings of Judea, and every one of the acts that Josias did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord, and the things that he had done before, and the things now told, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

³⁴ The people took Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of Josias his father, when he was twenty-three years old.

³⁵ He reigned in Judah and Jerusalem for three months. Then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.

³⁶ He set a tax upon the people of one hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

³⁷ The king of Egypt also made King Joakim his brother king of Judea and Jerusalem.

⁶ offer the passover in order, and make ready the sacrifices for your brethren, and keep the passover according to the commandment of the Lord, which was given unto Moses.

⁷ And unto the people that was found there Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king’s allowance, according as he promised, to the people, to the priests, and to the Levites.

⁸ And Helkias, Zacharias, and Syelus, the governors of the temple, gave to the priests for the passover two thousand and six hundred sheep, and three hundred calves.

⁹ And Jeconias, and Samaias, and Nathanael his brother, and Assabias, and Ochiel, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the passover five thousand sheep, and seven hundred calves.

¹⁰ And when these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in very comely order according to the kindreds,

¹¹ and according to the several dignities of the fathers, before the people, to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses: and thus did they in the morning.

¹² And they roasted the passover with fire, as appertaineth: as for the sacrifices, they sod them in brass pots and pans with a good savour,

¹³ and set them before all the people: and afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁴ For the priests offered the fat until night: and the Levites prepared for themselves, and the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David, to wit, Asaph, Zacharias, and Jeduthun, who was of the king’s retinue.

¹⁶ Moreover the porters were at every gate; it was not lawful for any to go from his ordinary service: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

¹⁷ Thus were the things that belonged to the sacrifices of the Lord accomplished in that day, that they might hold the passover,

¹⁸ and offer sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of king Josias.

¹⁹ So the children of Israel which were present held the passover at that time, and the feast of sweet bread seven days.

²⁰ And such a passover was not kept in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.

²¹ Yea, all the kings of Israel held not such a passover as Josias, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were found dwelling at Jerusalem.

²² In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josias was this passover kept.

²³ And the works of Josias were upright before his Lord with a heart full of godliness.

²⁴ As for the things that came to pass in his time, they were written in former times, concerning those that sinned, and did wickedly against the Lord above all people and kingdoms, and how they grieved him exceedingly, so that the words of the Lord rose up against Israel.

²⁵ Now after all these acts of Josias it came to pass, that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to raise war at Carchamis upon Euphrates: and Josias went out against him.

²⁶ But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judea?

²⁷ I am not sent out from the Lord God against thee; for my war is upon Euphrates: and now the Lord is with me, yea, the Lord is with me hasting me forward: depart from me, and be not against the Lord.

²⁸ Howbeit Josias did not turn back his chariot from him, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremie spoken by the mouth of the Lord:

²⁹ but joined battle with him in the plain of Magiddo, and the princes came against king Josias.

³⁰ Then said the king unto his servants, Carry me away out of the battle; for I am very weak. And immediately his servants took him away out of the battle.

³¹ Then gat he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his fathers’ sepulchre.

³² And in all Jewry they mourned for Josias, yea, Jeremie the prophet lamented for Josias, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him unto this day: and this was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.

³³ These things are written in the book of the stories of the kings of Judah, and every one of the acts that Josias did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord, and the things that he had done before, and the things now recited, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judea.

³⁴ And the people took Joachaz the son of Josias, and made him king instead of Josias his father, when he was twenty and three years old.

³⁵ And he reigned in Judea and in Jerusalem three months: and then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.

³⁶ And he set a tax upon the land of an hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

³⁷ The king of Egypt also made king Joacim his brother king of Judea and Jerusalem.

⁶ offer the Passover in order, and make ready the sacrifices for your brethren, and keep the Passover according to the commandment of the Lord, which was given unto Moses.

⁷ And unto the people that was found there Josiah gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king’s allowance, according as he promised, to the people, to the priests and to the Levites.

⁸ And Hilkiah, Zechariah, and Esyelus, the governors of the temple, gave to the priests for the Passover two thousand and six hundred sheep, and three hundred calves.

⁹ And Jeconiah, and Shemaiah, and Nethanel his brother, and Hashabiah, and Ochiel, and Joram, captains over thousands, gave to the Levites for the Passover five thousand sheep, and seven hundred calves.

¹⁰ And when these things were done, the priests and Levites, having the unleavened bread, stood in very comely order according to the kindred,

¹¹ and according to the several dignities of the fathers, before the people, to offer to the Lord, as it is written in the book of Moses: and thus did they in the morning.

¹² And they roasted the Passover with fire, as appertaineth: as for the sacrifices, they sod them in brass pots and pans with a good savor,

¹³ and set them before all the people: and afterward they prepared for themselves, and for the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁴ For the priests offered the fat until night: and the Levites prepared for themselves, and the priests their brethren, the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ The holy singers also, the sons of Asaph, were in their order, according to the appointment of David, to wit, Asaph, Zechariah, and Jeduthun, who was of the king’s retinue.

¹⁶ Moreover the porters were at every gate; it was not lawful for any to go from his ordinary service: for their brethren the Levites prepared for them.

¹⁷ Thus were the things that belonged to the sacrifices of the Lord accomplished in that day, that they might hold the Passover,

¹⁸ and offer sacrifices upon the altar of the Lord, according to the commandment of King Josiah.

¹⁹ So the children of Israel which were present held the Passover at that time, and the feast of sweet bread seven days.

²⁰ And such a Passover was not kept in Israel since the time of the prophet Samuel.

²¹ Yea, all the kings of Israel held not such a Passover as Josiah, and the priests, and the Levites, and the Jews, held with all Israel that were found dwelling at Jerusalem.

²² In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this Passover kept.

²³ And the works of Josiah were upright before his Lord with a heart full of godliness.

²⁴ As for the things that came to pass in his time, they were written in former times, concerning those that sinned, and did wickedly against the Lord above all people and kingdoms, and how they grieved him exceedingly, so that the words of the Lord rose up against Israel.

²⁵ Now after all these acts of Josiah it came to pass that Pharaoh the king of Egypt came to raise war at Carchemish upon Euphrates: and Josiah went out against him.

²⁶ But the king of Egypt sent to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, O king of Judea?

²⁷ I am not sent out from the Lord God against thee; for my war is upon Euphrates: and now the Lord is with me, yea the Lord is with me hastening me forward: depart from me, and be not against the Lord.

²⁸ Howbeit Josiah did not turn back his chariot from him, but undertook to fight with him, not regarding the words of the prophet Jeremiah spoken by the mouth of the Lord:

²⁹ but joined battle with him in the plain of Megiddo, and the princes came against King Josiah.

³⁰ Then said the king unto his servants, Carry me away out of the battle; for I am very weak. And immediately his servants took him away out of the battle.

³¹ Then got he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his father’s sepulcher.

³² And in all Jewry they mourned for Josiah, yea, Jeremiah the prophet lamented for Josiah, and the chief men with the women made lamentation for him unto this day: and this was given out for an ordinance to be done continually in all the nation of Israel.

³³ These things are written in the book of the stories of the kings of Judah, and every one of the acts that Josiah did, and his glory, and his understanding in the law of the Lord; and the things that he had done before, and the things now recited, are reported in the book of the kings of Israel and Judea.

³⁴ And the people took Jehoahaz the son of Josiah, and made him king instead of Josiah his father when he was twenty and three years old.

³⁵ And he reigned in Judea and in Jerusalem three months: and then the king of Egypt deposed him from reigning in Jerusalem.

³⁶ And he set a tax upon the land of a hundred talents of silver and one talent of gold.

³⁷ The king of Egypt also made King Jehoiakim his brother king of Judea and Jerusalem.

⁶ Offer ye pask, and maketh ready the sacrifices to your brethren; and do ye after the behest of the Lord, that is given to Moses.

⁷ And Josiah gave to the folk that was found there, sheep, of lambs, and of kids, and of she-goats, thirty thousand; calves, three thousand.

⁸ These gifts be given of the king’s own things, after the behest of the Lord to the people, and to priests, into pask; sheep in number two thousand, and calves an hundred.

⁹ And Jeconiah, and Samaeas, and Nathanael, his brother, and Sabias, and Ochiel, and Joram, gave into pask, five thousand sheep, and five hundred calves.

¹⁰ And when these things were nobly done, the priests and deacons or Levites stood, having therf loaves by lineages.

¹¹ And after the parts of the prince-hood of fathers, they offered to the Lord in the sight of the people, after those things that be written in the book of Moses.

¹² And they roasted the pask with fire, as it behooved; and they soddened hosts in seething vessels and in pots, with well-willing.

¹³ And they brought it to all that there were of the folk; and after these things they made ready to themselves and to priests.

¹⁴ Forsooth the priests offered inner fatness or tallow, unto the hour was ended; and deacons prepared or Levites made ready to themselves, and to their brethren, and to the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ And men sacrificing or the sacrificers offered their daughters, after the order and the behests of David; and Asaph, and Zechariah, and Eddinus, that was of the king;

¹⁶ and the porters by all the gates offered, so that none passed his gate. Forsooth their brethren prepared to them.

¹⁷ And so those things, that pertained to the sacrifice of the Lord, be ended. In that day they did pask,

¹⁸ and offered hosts upon the sacrifice of the Lord, after the behest of king Josiah.

¹⁹ And the sons of Israel, that were found present, did in that time pask, and the feast day of therf loaves by seven days.

²⁰ And there was not solemnized such a pask in Israel, from the times of Samuel, the prophet.

²¹ And all the kings of Israel hallowed not such a pask, as did Josiah, and the priests, and deacons or Levites, and Jews, and all Israel, that were found in the commemoration, or mind -making, at Jerusalem.

²² In the eighteenth year, Josiah reigning, this pask was hallowed.

²³ And the works of Josiah be made right in the sight of the Lord, in full dreading heart;

²⁴ and those things forsooth that were about him be written, in the rather times of them that sinned, and the which were unreligious against the Lord, before, or more than, all heathen folk, and the which sinners sought not the words of the Lord upon Israel.

²⁵ And after all this deed of Josiah, Pharaoh, king of Egypt, went up, coming to cast away in Carchemish upon Euphrates; and Josiah went into meeting to him.

²⁶ And the king of Egypt sent to Josiah, saying, What is to me and to thee, king of Judea?

²⁷ I am not sent of the Lord, upon Euphrates forsooth is my battle; hastily therefore go down.

²⁸ And Josiah was not turned again upon the chariot, but he enforced him to overcome Pharaoh, not taking heed to the word of the prophet, from the mouth of the Lord;

²⁹ but he set to him battle in the field of Megiddo; and princes came down to king Josiah.

³⁰ And then the king said to his children, Moveth me away from the battle; forsooth I am greatly made sick. And anon his children moved him away from the battle array.

³¹ And he went up upon his secondary chariot; and coming to Jerusalem, he died, and was buried in his father’s sepulchre.

³² And in all Judah they bewailed Josiah, and they that before-set with wives, wailed him unto this day; and this is granted to be done evermore in all the kindred of Israel.

³³ These things forsooth be written in the book of stories of kings of Judah, and the glory of Josiah, and his understanding in the law of God, by all deeds of the doing of him; for evenly those were done of him, and the which be not written in the book of kings of Israel and of Judah.

³⁴ And they that were of the kindred took Jeconiah, the son of Josiah, and set him king for Josiah, his father, when he was of three and thirty years.

³⁵ And he reigned upon Israel three months; and then the king of Egypt put him away, that he reigned not in Jerusalem.

³⁶ And he polled the folk of an hundred talents of silver, and of a talent of gold.

³⁷ And the king of Egypt set Jehoiakim, his brother, king of Judea and of Jerusalem;

⁶ Offer ye (the) pask, and maketh ready the sacrifices to your brethren; and do ye after the behest of the Lord, that is given to Moses.

⁷ And Josiah gave to the folk that was found there, sheep, of lambs, and of kids, and of she-goats, thirty thousand; calves, three thousand.

⁸ These gifts be given (out) of the king’s own things, after the behest of the Lord to the people, and to (the) priests, into (the) pask; sheep in number two thousand, and calves an hundred.

⁹ And Jeconiah, and Samaeas, and Nathanael, his brother, and Sabias, and Ochiel, and Joram, gave into (the) pask, five thousand sheep, and five hundred calves.

¹⁰ And when these things were nobly done, the priests and deacons or Levites stood, having therf loaves by lineages.

¹¹ And after the parts of the prince-hood of (the) fathers, they offered to the Lord in the sight of the people, after those things that be written in the book of Moses.

¹² And they roasted the pask with fire, as it behooved; and they soddened hosts in seething vessels and in pots, with well-willing.

¹³ And they brought it to all that there were of the folk; and after these things they made ready to (or for) themselves and to (or for the) priests.

¹⁴ Forsooth the priests offered inner fatness or tallow, unto the hour was ended; and (the) deacons prepared to (or for) themselves or and (the) Levites made ready to themselves, and to (or for) their brethren, and to (or) the sons of Aaron.

¹⁵ And men sacrificing or the sacri-ficers offered their daughters, after the order and the behests (or commands) of David; and Asaph, and Zechariah, and Eddinous, that was of the king;

¹⁶ and the porters by all the gates offered, so that none passed his gate. Forsooth their brethren prepared to (or made ready for) them.

¹⁷ And so those things, that pertained to the sacrifice of the Lord, be ended. In that day they did (the) pask,

¹⁸ and offered hosts upon the sacrifice of the Lord, after the behest (or the command) of king Josiah.

¹⁹ And the sons of Israel, that were found present, did in that time (the) pask, and the feast day of therf loaves by seven days.

²⁰ And there was not solemnized such a pask in Israel, from the times of Samuel, the prophet.

²¹ And all the kings of Israel hallowed not such a pask, as did Josiah, and the priests, and deacons or Levites, and (the) Jews, and all Israel, that were found in the commemoration, or mind-making, (or memory-making), at Jerusalem.

²² In the eighteenth year, Josiah reigning, this pask was hallowed.

²³ And the works of Josiah be made right in the sight of the Lord, in (or with a) full dreading heart;

²⁴ and those things forsooth that were about him be written, in the rather times of them that sinned, and the which were unreligious against the Lord, before, or more than, all heathen folk, and the which sinners sought not the words of the Lord upon Israel.

²⁵ And after all this deed (or all these deeds) of Josiah, Pharaoh, king of Egypt, went up, coming to cast away in Carchemish upon Euphrates; and Josiah went into (the) meeting to (or of) him.

²⁶ And the king of Egypt sent to Josiah, saying, What is to me and to thee, king of Judea?

²⁷ I am not sent of (or from) the Lord (against thee), upon Euphrates forsooth is my battle; hastily therefore go down.

²⁸ And Josiah was not turned again (or did not turn back) upon the chariot, but he endeavoured himself to over-come Pharaoh or but (he) enforced to overcome him, not taking heed to the word of the prophet (Jeremiah), from the mouth of the Lord;

²⁹ but he set to him battle in the field of Megiddo; and (the) princes came down to (fight) king Josiah.

³⁰ And then the king said to his children, or (to his) servants, Moveth me away from the battle; forsooth I am greatly made sick (or very weak). And anon (or at once) his children (or his servants) moved him away from the battle array.

³¹ And he went up upon his secondary chariot; and coming to Jerusalem, he died, and was buried in his father’s sepulchre.

³² And in all Judah (or in all Jewry) they bewailed Josiah, and they that before-set with wives, wailed him unto this day; and this is granted to be done evermore in all the kindred of Israel.

³³ These things forsooth be written in the book of (the) stories of (the) kings of Judah, and the glory of Josiah, and his understanding in the law of God, by all (the) deeds of the doing of him; for evenly those were done of (or by) him, and the which be not written in the book of (the) kings of Israel and of Judah.

³⁴ And they that were of the kindred took Jehoahaz, the son of Josiah, and set him (as) king for Josiah, his father, when he was of three and thirty years (old).

³⁵ And he reigned upon Israel three months; and then the king of Egypt put him away, (so) that he reigned not in Jerusalem.

³⁶ And he polled (or taxed) the folk of (or for) an hundred talents of silver, and of (or for) a talent of gold.

³⁷ And the king of Egypt set Jehoiakim, his brother, king of Judea and of Jerusalem;