Julie
Josiah is the last king in this book to do right in eyes of the Lord. He even goes as far as celebrating Passover which has not been done in many years. His last few successors fail at being king as they do not do right in the eyes of the Lord.
This is a prayer asking God to protect the king. It is not specific as to which one, and is indicated in the explanation that it is for all the kings in the line of David.
Michelle
I find the end of this chapter most intriguing. After 70 years were completed fulfilling the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, Cyrus King of Persia came about and fulfilled the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah. It says God moved his heart to make a proclamation in his realm and put it in writing that the God of heaven, having given him all the kingdoms of earth, has appointed him to build a temple for him in Jerusalem in Judah and that any of his people may go up and "may the Lord their God be with them". So far we haven't seen other kings doing anything that would benefit God's people or following what God has instructed. I am curious why Cyrus has been chosen and moved to do so.
This does seem to be a prayer asking God to bless and protect the kings and the people they lead.
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