Introduction:
Josias, more commonly known as Josiah, was the 16th king of Judah, renowned for his piety and reformative zeal. His reign is detailed in the Old Testament books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Josiah is celebrated for his efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh and eradicate idolatry from the land of Judah.

Lineage and Ascension:
Josiah was the son of Amon and the grandson of Manasseh, both of whom were kings of Judah. He ascended to the throne at the tender age of eight following the assassination of his father, Amon (2 Kings 21:24-26; 2 Chronicles 33:25). Despite the idolatrous practices of his predecessors, Josiah was committed to following the ways of his ancestor David.

Religious Reforms:
Josiah's reign is marked by significant religious reforms aimed at purifying the worship practices of Judah. In the eighteenth year of his reign, Josiah initiated a major renovation of the Temple in Jerusalem. During this restoration, the Book of the Law was discovered by Hilkiah the high priest (2 Kings 22:8). Upon hearing the words of the Law, Josiah tore his clothes in distress, realizing the extent of Judah's deviation from God's commandments (2 Kings 22:11).

Josiah's response was immediate and comprehensive. He convened all the people and read the Book of the Law to them, renewing the covenant with the Lord (2 Kings 23:1-3). He then embarked on a campaign to abolish idolatry throughout the land. This included the destruction of high places, the removal of pagan altars and idols, and the execution of idolatrous priests (2 Kings 23:4-20).

Passover Celebration:
One of Josiah's most notable acts was the reinstitution of the Passover, which had not been observed with such dedication since the days of the judges (2 Kings 23:21-23). This celebration was a significant step in restoring the religious identity of the nation and reaffirming their covenant relationship with God.

Prophetic Endorsement:
Josiah's reforms were met with divine approval. The prophetess Huldah confirmed that the calamities foretold in the Book of the Law would not occur during Josiah's lifetime due to his humility and repentance (2 Kings 22:14-20). This endorsement highlights Josiah's unique role as a reformer king who sought to align his kingdom with God's will.

Death and Legacy:
Josiah's reign came to a tragic end when he was killed in battle at Megiddo while attempting to intercept Pharaoh Necho of Egypt (2 Kings 23:29-30). His death was deeply mourned by the people of Judah, and he was buried with honor in Jerusalem.

Josiah's legacy is that of a king who earnestly sought to restore true worship and adherence to God's law. His reforms had a lasting impact on the spiritual life of Judah, setting a standard for future generations. Despite the subsequent decline of the kingdom, Josiah's reign is remembered as a period of religious revival and fidelity to the covenant with God.Josias

Josiah, king of Judah. (Matthew 1:10,11)

JOSIAS

jo-si'-as (Textus Receptus, Iosias; Westcott and Hort, The New Testament in Greek Ioseias):

(1) Greek form in the King James Version of Josiah (Matthew 1:10, 11; compare 1 Esdras 1; Baruch 1:8), king of Judah.

(2) In 1 Esdras 8:33 the King James Version for JESIAS (which see).

2502. Iosias -- Josech, an Israelite
... Josias. Of Hebrew origin (Yo'shiyah); Josias (ie Joshiah), an Israelite -- Josias.
see HEBREW Yo'shiyah. (iosian) -- 1 Occurrence. (iosias) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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The Life of Mr. Josias Welch.
... The Life of Mr. JOSIAS WELCH. ... Thus died the pious and faithful Mr. Josias Welch,
in the flower of his youth, leaving only one son behind him, viz. ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr josias.htm

From the Supplement to the Summa --Question Lxxii of the Prayers ...
... 2. In 4 Kings xxii.20, it is said to Josias the king: Therefore"because, that is,
thou didst weep before Me"I will gather thee to thy fathers ... ...
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Matthew's Genealogy of Jesus Christ
... And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;
11. And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about ...
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Prophecies of Christ's Sovereignty, Flight into Egypt, &C.
... Did not Joas enter on the kingdom when seven years old, and Josias, a still later
king, receive the government about the seventh year of his age? ...
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How, While the Whole Heart is Employed in Sacred Love, yet one May ...
... Afterwards treating of Josias it says that there was no king before him like unto
him that returned to the Lord with all his heart, and with all his soul, and ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter iii how while the.htm

Of the Agreement of the Evangelists Matthew and Luke in the ...
... Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; and Ezekias
begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; and Josias ...
/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon i of the agreement.htm

Why Should we not Believe These to be Angelic Operations through ...
... What then is that which to the most godly king Josias God promised as a great benefit,
that he should first die, that he might not see the evils which He ...
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Letter C
... Luther "Received 1804, Located 1808 * Chamberlain, Wyatt "Received 1814 * Chamberlayne,
Israel "Received 1813 * Chamberlin, Josias F. "Received 1812 ...
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Letter R
... Barton "Received 1831 * Randle, George "Received 1824, Located 1831 * Randle, Joshua
"Received 1808, Expelled 1826 * Randle, Josias "Received 1791 ...
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First, for Thy Thoughts.
... every known sin, for true faith and the purpose of sinning can never stand together;
and to obey God in every one of his commandments, like Josias, who turned ...
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Josias (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia JOSIAS. ... (2) In 1 Esdras 8:33 the King James Version
for JESIAS (which see). Multi-Version Concordance Josias (2 Occurrences). ...
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Begat (112 Occurrences)
... WBS YLT). Matthew 1:10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon;
and Amon begat Josias; (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). Matthew 1 ...
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Jeshaiah (7 Occurrences)
... 4) A descendant of Elam; he went with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:7) =
"Jesias" (Revised Version), "Josias" (the King James Version), 1 Esdras 8:33. ...
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Jesias
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia JESIAS. je-si'-as (Iesias; the King James Version Josias
(1 Esdras 8:33)): Corresponding to Jeshaiah, son of Athaliah (Ezra 8:7). ...
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Josiah's (4 Occurrences)

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Josibiah (1 Occurrence)

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Josiah (51 Occurrences)
... jo-si'-a (yo'shiyahu, "Yahweh supports him"; Ioseias; the King James Version Josias
(which see)): I. SOURCES FOR HIS LIFE AND TIMES 1. Annalistic 2. Prophetic 3 ...
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Jechonias (2 Occurrences)
... Jechonias (2 Occurrences). Matthew 1:11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren,
about the time they were carried away to Babylon: (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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Gotholias
... Standard Bible Encyclopedia GOTHOLIAS. goth-o-li'-as (Gotholias): Father of Josias,
one of the sons of Elam who returned from Babylon with Ezra (1 Esdras 8:33). ...
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Ezekias (2 Occurrences)
... begat Ezekias; (KJV DBY WBS). Matthew 1:10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and
Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; (KJV DBY WBS). ...
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