2 Chronicles 35:25

35:25 Jeremiah composed laments for Josiah which all the male and female singers use to mourn Josiah to this very day. It has become customary in Israel to sing these; they are recorded in the Book of Laments.

2 Chronicles 36:22

Cyrus Allows the Exiles to Go Home

36:22 In the first year of the reign of 1  King Cyrus of Persia, in fulfillment of the promise he delivered through Jeremiah, 2  the Lord moved 3  King Cyrus of Persia to issue a written decree throughout his kingdom.

1 tn The words “the reign of” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

2 tn Heb “to complete the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah.”

sn Regarding the promise he delivered through Jeremiah see Jer 29:10.

3 tn Heb “stirred the spirit of.”