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2 Kings 22:19

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Kings 22:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “because thy heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before Jehovah, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

because thy heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before Jehovah, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith Jehovah.
2 Kings 22:19 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read.
17Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the work of their hands, therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and it shall not be quenched.
18But unto the king of Judah, who sent you to inquire of Jehovah, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: As touching the words which thou hast heard,
19because thy heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before Jehovah, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith Jehovah.
20Therefore, behold, I will gather thee to thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered to thy grave in peace, neither shall thine eyes see all the evil which I will bring upon this place. And they brought the king word again.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Because thine heart was tender, etc.] Soft like wax, and susceptible of impressions; or was “moved”, or “trembled”, as the Targum; for God has respect to such as are of contrite hearts, and tremble at his word, (<236602>Isaiah 66:2), and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord; external humiliation, such as in Ahab, was regarded by the Lord, much more internal and cordial humiliation is regarded by him, (see <112129>1 Kings 21:29), when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse; as in (<032601>Leviticus 26:1 <052801>Deuteronomy 28:1) and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; as expressive of the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the marginal references. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Tender - He trembled at God's word. He was grieved for the dishonour done to God by the sins of his people. He was afraid of the judgments of God, which he saw coming on Jerusalem. This is tenderness of heart. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 22:20”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“thine heart: Sa1 24:5; Psa 51:17, Psa 119:120; Isa 46:12, Isa 57:15, Isa 66:2, Isa 66:5; Jer 36:24; Jer 36:29-32; Eze 9:4; Rom 2:4, Rom 2:5; Jam 4:6-10 humbled: Exo 10:3; Lev 26:40, Lev 26:41; Kg1 21:29; Ch2 33:12, Ch2 33:19, Ch2 33:23; Mic 6:8; Pe1 5:5, Pe1 5:6 a desolation: Lev 26:31, Lev 26:32; Deu 29:23; Jer 26:6, Jer 44:22 hast rent: Kg2 22:17 wept: Num 25:6; Jdg 2:4, Jdg 2:5, Jdg 20:26; Ezr 9:3, Ezr 9:4, Ezr 10:1; Neh 1:4, Neh 8:9; Psa 119:136; Jer 9:1, Jer 13:17, Jer 14:17; Luk 19:41; Rom 9:2, Rom 9:3 I also have: Kg2 19:20, Kg2 20:5 4 Kings (2 Kings) 22:20”
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