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Prophecy Fulfilled
Josiah's question about the monument reveals the fulfillment of a prophecy made centuries earlier (1 Kings 13). Commentators explain that the tombstone served as a physical, long-standing witness to God's word. This event demonstrates that God's prophetic declarations are certain and will come to pass, even across generations, confirming His sovereignty over history.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 23:4–20
18th Century
Theologian
A parenthesis giving the earlier reforms of Josiah.
The priests of the second order - This is a new exp…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 23:17
19th Century
Bishop
What title is this? — What is that monument, or memorial stone? Ezekiel 39:15, sign. Jeremiah uses th…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 23:17
17th Century
Pastor
Then he said, what title is that that I see ?
&c.] A high and large monument over a grave, with an inscription on it…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 23:15–24
17th Century
Minister
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…