A parenthesis giving the earlier reforms of Josiah.

2 Kings 23:4

The priests of the second order - This is a new exp…

The houses also of the high places — that is, temples or chapels attached to the high places.

Josiah took away. — Compare …

And all the houses also of the high places
The temples of the idols there, and the houses for the priests to dwell i…

Josiah's zeal extended to the cities of Israel within his reach. He carefully preserved the sepulcher of that man of God, who came from Judah to pr…