1 Esdras 1:30 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And the king said to his servants, “Take me away from the battle, for I am very weak.” And immediately his servants took him out of the line of battle.

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Common English Bible

The whole land of Judea mourned for Josiah. The prophet Jeremiah also grieved for Josiah. The leading citizens, with the women, grieve over him until this day. This has become a tradition for the whole nation of Israel to observe.

Good News Translation (US Version)

King Josiah ordered his servants, “Take me off the battlefield; I'm badly hurt.” So they took him out of the line of battle immediately,

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

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.

Good News Bible (Anglicised)

King Josiah ordered his servants, “Take me off the battlefield; I'm badly wounded.” So they took him out of the line of battle immediately,

World English Bible British Edition

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.

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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.

1 Esdras 1:30 Cross References