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Who reigned for 31 years in Jerusalem, beginning at the age of 8?
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?
Did Josiah do that which was right in the sight of the Lord and walked in the ways of his father David?
True (A)
Did Josiah decline to the right foot or the left?
Did Josiah decline to the right foot or the left?
False (B)
In which year of Josiah's reign did he begin seeking after God?
In which year of Josiah's reign did he begin seeking after God?
When did Josiah begin to purge Judah and Jerusalem?
When did Josiah begin to purge Judah and Jerusalem?
What did Judah and Jerusalem get purged from?
What did Judah and Jerusalem get purged from?
What altars were broken down in the presence of Josiah?
What altars were broken down in the presence of Josiah?
What did Josiah do to the images that were high above the altars?
What did Josiah do to the images that were high above the altars?
What did Josiah break in pieces and make dust of?
What did Josiah break in pieces and make dust of?
What were burnt in order to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem?
What were burnt in order to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem?
Where else were the bones of the priests burnt?
Where else were the bones of the priests burnt?
Where did Josiah return after cutting down all the idols throughout all the land of Israel?
Where did Josiah return after cutting down all the idols throughout all the land of Israel?
In the 18th year of his reign, who did Josiah send to repair the house of the Lord?
In the 18th year of his reign, who did Josiah send to repair the house of the Lord?
Who was the governor of Jerusalem?
Who was the governor of Jerusalem?
Who was the priest responsible for the money brought into the house of the Lord?
Who was the priest responsible for the money brought into the house of the Lord?
Where was the money to repair the temple gathered from?
Where was the money to repair the temple gathered from?
The money to repair the temple was used to pay whom?
The money to repair the temple was used to pay whom?
What was purchased with the money collected for temple repairs?
What was purchased with the money collected for temple repairs?
Who were the overseers of the workmen?
Who were the overseers of the workmen?
Who found a book of the law of the Lord?
Who found a book of the law of the Lord?
Who said 'I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord'?
Who said 'I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord'?
What was Shaphan's occupation?
What was Shaphan's occupation?
Who said 'All that was committed to thy servants, they do it.'?
Who said 'All that was committed to thy servants, they do it.'?
Where was the money that was gathered found?
Where was the money that was gathered found?
What happened after Josiah heard the words of the law?
What happened after Josiah heard the words of the law?
Who read the words of the law to King Josiah?
Who read the words of the law to King Josiah?
The money gathered was delivered into whose hands?
The money gathered was delivered into whose hands?
Who gave Shaphan the book of the law?
Who gave Shaphan the book of the law?
Why was there great wrath upon the children of Israel?
Why was there great wrath upon the children of Israel?
Who did King Josiah command to inquire of the Lord for him?
Who did King Josiah command to inquire of the Lord for him?
Those appointed by King Josiah to inquire about the book of law went to which prophetess?
Those appointed by King Josiah to inquire about the book of law went to which prophetess?
Who was Huldah's husband?
Who was Huldah's husband?
Where did Huldah dwell?
Where did Huldah dwell?
Who was the grandfather of Shallum?
Who was the grandfather of Shallum?
Who said 'Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the curses'?
Who said 'Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the curses'?
God's wrath shall be poured and shall not be what?
God's wrath shall be poured and shall not be what?
King Josiah sent and gathered all whom?
King Josiah sent and gathered all whom?
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.
