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Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign; and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem: and his mother`s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath.
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The Young King's Start
Commentators note that Josiah began his reign at only eight years old. Because of his youth, his mother, Jedidah, likely held significant influence as regent in the early years. This situation underscores the potential impact of godly parental guidance, as Josiah's reign would become one of great righteousness, a stark contrast to his father's.
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19th Century
Anglican
THE REIGN OF JOSIAH (2 Kings 22:0, 2 Kings 23:30; compare 2 Chronicles 24:25)
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Reformed Baptist
Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign And must be born when his father was but sixteen, for Amon lived b…
Presbyterian
The different event of Josiah's early succession from that of Manasseh must be ascribed to the distinguishing grace of God; yet probably the person…