JOSIAH

Definition

The son and successor of Amon; was eight years old when his father died, and reigned as king of Judah for thirty-one years. He was noted for his piety and integrity. In his day, the Temple was repaired and the Book of the Law was found. He was wounded in a battle against Pharaoh Necho, and died near Jerusalem, a blow to the nation. His death ended the prosperity of Judah.

References

Jeremiah 35:1, Jeremiah 36:1, Jeremiah 36:2, Jeremiah 36:9, Jeremiah 37:1, 1 Kings 13:2, 2 Kings 21:24, 2 Kings 21:26, 2 Kings 22:1, 2 Kings 22:3, 2 Kings 23:16, 2 Kings 23:19, 2 Kings 23:23, 2 Kings 23:24, 2 Kings 23:28, 2 Kings 23:29, 2 Kings 23:30, 2 Kings 23:34, 1 Chronicles 3:14, 1 Chronicles 3:15, 2 Chronicles 33:25, 2 Chronicles 34:1, 2 Chronicles 34:33, 2 Chronicles 35:1, 2 Chronicles 35:7, 2 Chronicles 35:16, 2 Chronicles 35:18, 2 Chronicles 35:19, 2 Chronicles 35:20, 2 Chronicles 35:22, 2 Chronicles 35:24, 2 Chronicles 35:25, 2 Chronicles 35:26, 2 Chronicles 36:1, Jeremiah 1:2, Jeremiah 1:3, Jeremiah 3:6, Jeremiah 22:11, Jeremiah 22:18, Jeremiah 25:1, Jeremiah 25:3, Jeremiah 26:1, Jeremiah 27:1, Jeremiah 45:1, Jeremiah 46:2, Zephaniah 1:1, Zechariah 6:10