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Josiah

king of Judah

King of Judah associated with covenant renewal and reform.

49 appearances7 Bible books1 known aliases

Who or what is this?

Boy king of who comes to the throne at eight after the murder of his father and begins purging idolatry from the land. During temple repairs the high priest Hilkiah finds the Book of the Law, and Josiah tears his robes, consults the prophetess Huldah, and leads a sweeping covenant renewal that includes the most fully kept since the days of the judges. He is killed at trying to block 's march to the , and composes laments for him.

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