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Moreover those who had familiar spirits, and the wizards, and the teraphim, and the idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, did Josiah put away, that he might confirm the words of the law which were written in the book that Hilkiah the priest found in the house of Yahweh.
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Beyond Public Worship
Commentators highlight that Josiah's reforms were not limited to public displays of idolatry. He actively sought out and destroyed private and secret forms of superstition, such as wizards and household idols. This demonstrates that true obedience to God involves cleansing both the public and private spheres of life from sin.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 23:24
18th Century
Theologian
Perform—Rather, establish. Josiah saw that it was necessary not only to put down open idolatry but also to root out similar secret practices…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 23:24
19th Century
Bishop
Moreover the workers ... —After abolishing public idolatry, Josiah attacked the various forms of private superstition.
John Gill
On 2 Kings 23:24
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, the workers with familiar spirits, and the wizards ,
&c.] Who were not to be allowed among the Israelites,…
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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…