2 Chronicles 35:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and the singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to this day, and made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they are written in the lamentations.”
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Read Full Chapter →The prophet Jeremiah composes a lament for Josiah; musicians commemorate him in songs that endure.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 35:25
The verses document the nation's honor of Josiah through prophetic and musical remembrance.
What Does 2 Chronicles 35:25 Mean?
Jeremiah and the temple musicians compose laments for Josiah. These songs become official expressions of mourning, adopted as regular practice in Israel and preserved in the book of Lamentations for posterity.
The prominence given to Josiah's memorial shows the depth of national grief and his enduring influence. Even in loss, his legacy as a reformer and king is honored through sacred music and commemoration.
2 Chronicles 35:25 in the Original Language
qina (קִינָה), 'lament' — a formal mourning song or elegy, a recognized literary form in Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 35:25
What does 2 Chronicles 35:25 mean?
The prophet Jeremiah composes a lament for Josiah; musicians commemorate him in songs that endure.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 35:25?
The verses document the nation's honor of Josiah through prophetic and musical remembrance.