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Berean Standard Bible

“Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.”

2 Kings 23:1

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Study note

During temple repairs, the book of the law was rediscovered and read to King Josiah, who tore his clothes in grief at how far Judah had strayed. The prophetess Huldah confirmed that judgment would come, though not in Josiah's lifetime because of his humble response.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then the king summoned all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem.

World English Bible (WEB)

The king sent, and they gathered to him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.

King James Version (KJV)

And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then the king sent and got together all the responsible men of Judah and of Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

ENTONCES el rey envió, y juntaron á él todos los ancianos de Judá y de Jerusalem.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces el rey pidió que los ancianos y los jefes de Judá y de Jerusalén se reunieran con él.

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