Josiah (jul 1, 640 BC – nov 22, 609 BC)
Description:
Josiah did good in the sight of the Lord; He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, he followed the ways of his father David.(2 kings 22:2).
Extra detail:
Josiah died in battle against the Egyptian Pharaoh Necho at Megid
Hilkiah found the book of the law and gave it to Josiah, which inspired him. This was important because he got rid of all the Baals and Asherah's by burning them.
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Date:
jul 1, 640 BC
nov 22, 609 BC
~ 30 years