Josiah's Reign and Religious Reforms
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Who reigned for 31 years in Jerusalem, beginning at the age of 8?

Josiah

Did Josiah do that which was right in the sight of the Lord and walked in the ways of his father David?

True

Did Josiah decline to the right foot or the left?

False

In which year of Josiah's reign did he begin seeking after God?

<p>8th</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Josiah begin to purge Judah and Jerusalem?

<p>In the 12th year of his reign</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Judah and Jerusalem get purged from?

<p>the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images</p> Signup and view all the answers

What altars were broken down in the presence of Josiah?

<p>Altars of Baalim</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Josiah do to the images that were high above the altars?

<p>He cut them down</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Josiah break in pieces and make dust of?

<p>the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were burnt in order to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem?

<p>the bones of the priests upon their altars</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where else were the bones of the priests burnt?

<p>in the cities of Manasseh, and Ephraim, and Simeon, even unto Naphtali</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Josiah return after cutting down all the idols throughout all the land of Israel?

<p>Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the 18th year of his reign, who did Josiah send to repair the house of the Lord?

<p>Shaphan, and Maaseiah, Joah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the governor of Jerusalem?

<p>Maaseiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the priest responsible for the money brought into the house of the Lord?

<p>Hilkiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the money to repair the temple gathered from?

<p>hand of Manasseh and Ephraim, and of all the remnant of Israel, and of all Judah and Benjamin</p> Signup and view all the answers

The money to repair the temple was used to pay whom?

<p>workmen that wrought in the house of the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was purchased with the money collected for temple repairs?

<p>hewn stone, and timber for couplings, and to floor the houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the overseers of the workmen?

<p>Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who found a book of the law of the Lord?

<p>Hilkiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said 'I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord'?

<p>Hilkiah to Shaphan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Shaphan's occupation?

<p>Scribe</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said 'All that was committed to thy servants, they do it.'?

<p>Shaphan to King Josiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the money that was gathered found?

<p>In the house of the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened after Josiah heard the words of the law?

<p>He rent his clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who read the words of the law to King Josiah?

<p>Shaphan</p> Signup and view all the answers

The money gathered was delivered into whose hands?

<p>The overseers, and the workmen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who gave Shaphan the book of the law?

<p>Hilkiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was there great wrath upon the children of Israel?

<p>because their fathers have not kept the word of the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did King Josiah command to inquire of the Lord for him?

<p>Hilkiah, and Ahikam, and Abdon, and Shaphan, and Asaiah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Those appointed by King Josiah to inquire about the book of law went to which prophetess?

<p>Huldah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Huldah's husband?

<p>Shallum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Huldah dwell?

<p>dwelt in Jerusalem in the college</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the grandfather of Shallum?

<p>Hasrah</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who said 'Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the curses'?

<p>The Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

God's wrath shall be poured and shall not be what?

<p>quenched</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Josiah sent and gathered all whom?

<p>the elders</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Josiah's Reign

  • Josiah began his reign at age 8 and ruled Jerusalem for 31 years, following Manasseh as his father.
  • Recognized for doing right in God's sight, walking in the ways of David, his ancestor.

Leadership and Religious Reforms

  • By his 8th year, Josiah sought after God.
  • In his 12th year, he initiated the purification of Judah and Jerusalem, removing pagan altars and idols.

Actions Against Idolatry

  • Josiah destroyed the altars of Baalim and cut down high images.
  • He reduced the groves, carved images, and molten images to dust.
  • Burned the bones of priests on their altars to cleanse the land.

Temple Restoration

  • After purging Israel of idols, Josiah returned to Jerusalem.
  • By the 18th year of his reign, he dispatched officials, including Shaphan, to repair the temple.
  • Funds for the temple repairs were sourced from the people of Manasseh, Ephraim, and the tribes of Judah and Benjamin.

Discovery of the Book of the Law

  • Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law within the temple.
  • Shaphan, a scribe, reported the discovery to King Josiah.
  • Josiah tore his clothes upon hearing the words of the law, indicating deep distress and repentance.

Prophetic Inquiry

  • Josiah instructed a group comprising Hilkiah, Ahikam, Abdon, Shaphan, and Asaiah to seek the Lord’s guidance regarding the law.
  • They consulted Huldah, a prophetess living in Jerusalem, for divine insight.

Huldah's Background

  • Huldah was married to Shallum and had Tikvath as her father-in-law, living in the college of Jerusalem.

Divine Warning and Judgment

  • The Lord declared impending judgment due to Israel's failure to follow His commandments.
  • The decree stated that God's wrath would not be quenched.

Josiah's Final Actions

  • Josiah gathered elders and leaders of Judah and Jerusalem to address the nation's spiritual condition and the implications of the found law.

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Explore the remarkable reign of Josiah, who began ruling at the young age of eight. This quiz covers his efforts to purify Judah from idolatry, restore the temple, and the significant religious reforms he enacted during his rule. Test your knowledge on this pivotal biblical figure and his legacy.

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