Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

Sirach 48:23

In his time the sun went backward, and he lengthened the king’s life.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
In his time the sun went backward, and he lengthened the king's life.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
In his time the sun went backward, and he lengthened the king's life.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
In his days the sun went backward. He prolonged the life of the king.
World English Bible
GNV1560View canonical →
For Ezekias had done the thing that pleased the Lord, and remained stedfastly in the wayes of Dauid his father, as Esai the great Prophet, and faithful in his vision had commanded him.
Geneva Bible (1560) Apocrypha