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Josiah (/ dʒ oʊ ˈ s aɪ. ə /) or Yoshiyahu was the 16th King of Judah (c. 640 –609 BCE). According to the Hebrew Bible, he instituted major religious reforms by removing official worship of gods other than Yahweh.
Jun 15, 2022 · Josiah was the king of Judah from approximately 640 to 609 B.C. His reign in Jerusalem is discussed in 2 Kings 22–23 and 2 Chronicles 34–35. Josiah was the son of King Amon and the grandson of King Manasseh —both of them wicked kings of Judah.
Jun 3, 2024 · Josiah (born c. 648 bce —died 609) was the king of Judah (c. 640–609 bce), who set in motion a reformation that bears his name and that left an indelible mark on Israel’s religious traditions (2 Kings 22–23:30).
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May 24, 2019 · Josiah was a young king of Judah who sought the Lord and restored the temple. Learn about his story, his reforms, and his fate from Scripture and history.
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Josiah’s Reforms - Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and followed the ways of his father David, ...
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The Book of the Law Found - Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. He did ...
Learn about Josiah, the young king of Judah who loved and obeyed God and led his people to repentance and restoration. Find out how he discovered the Book of the Law, kept God's covenant, and celebrated the Passover.
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