Search results
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.
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.
- April Motl
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).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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, ...
People also ask
Was Josiah a godly King?
How old was Josiah when he became king of Judah?
How did Josiah make a special promise to God?
What can we learn from Josiah's life?
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.
JOSIAH jō sī’ ə (יֹאשִׁיָּ֣הוּ; LXX ̓Ιωσίας, G2739, may the Lord support or heal). Name of a king of Judah, son of Amon and Jedidah ( below ), and the name of a contemporary of the prophet Zechariah ( Zech 6:10 ).
Free UK Delivery on Eligible Orders
