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2 Kings 23:29
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2 Kings 23:29
Contemporary English Version
29 During Josiah's rule, King Neco of Egypt led his army north to the Euphrates River to help the king of Assyria. Josiah led his troops north to fight Neco, but when they met in battle at Megiddo, Josiah was killed.[a]
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- 23.29 killed: At this time, King Neco of Egypt (609–595 b.c.) was fighting on the side of the Assyrians. He marched north to fight the Babylonian army and help Assyria keep control of its land. Since Josiah considered Assyria an enemy, he set out to stop Neco and the Egyptian troops.
Zechariah 12:11
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Zechariah 12:11
Contemporary English Version
11 On that day the people of Jerusalem will mourn as much as everyone did for Hadad Rimmon[a] on the flatlands near Megiddo.
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- 12.11 Hadad Rimmon: Not mentioned elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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