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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators explain that Josiah's execution of the priests was not a random act of violence but the direct fulfillment of a prophecy made centuries earlier (1 Kings 13:2). Scholars suggest Josiah felt bound by this divine word, highlighting that his actions were rooted in obedience to a specific, foretold judgment against this particular idolatry.
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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 23:20
19th Century
Bishop
He slew. — He slaughtered. This was a contrast to his mild treatment of the priests of the Judean high places ([Reference…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 23:20
17th Century
Pastor
And he slew all the priests of the high places that were
there
The idolatrous priests…
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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…