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.
Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, х hitchapees (H2664), disguised himself (cf. 1 Samuel 28:8; 1 Kings 20:38; 1 Kings 22:30; Job 30:18). The Septuagint has: all' ee polemein auton ekrataioothee, but was rather strengthened, stimulated to fight; and in like manner other ancient versions render the words]. The engagement took place. Josiah was mortally wounded.