Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.
Ver. 22. Nevertheless Josiah, &c.] See 2 Kings 23:29. He should have considered that the chance of war is uncertain, and oft mischievous to both sides, &c.
And hearkened not unto the words of Necho.] Woe then to such as hearken not to the undoubted words of God, in the mouths of his faithful ministers.
In the valley of Megiddo.] Forty-four miles from Jerusalem.