And the archers shot. —Compare the death of Ahab (2 Chronicles 18:33) and of Saul (1 Chronicles 10:3).

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And the archers shot at King Josiah
For, though disguised, he appeared to be a general officer, and indeed chief com…

The Scripture does not condemn Josiah's conduct in opposing Pharaoh. Yet Josiah seems to deserve blame for not inquiring of the Lord after he was w…