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2 Kings 23:20 · KJV

"And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem."

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Passage Context

18And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they let his bones alone, with the bones of the prophet that came out of Samaria.
19And all the houses also of the high places that were in the cities of Samaria, which the kings of Israel had made to provoke the LORD to anger, Josiah took away, and did to them according to all the acts that he had done in Beth-el.
20And he slew all the priests of the high places that were there upon the altars, and burned men's bones upon them, and returned to Jerusalem.
21And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as it is written in the book of this covenant.
22Surely there was not holden such a passover from the days of the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel, nor of the kings of Judah;

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you confront practices in your life that conflict with your beliefs?

2

What does true worship look like for you today?

3

When have you felt compelled to make a significant change in your life?

Life Application

faith

Evaluate your personal practices and beliefs. Are there areas where you need to realign with your faith?

relationships

Consider how your relationships might be influenced by your commitment to your beliefs.

People in This Verse

King JosiahOT

The last righteous king of Judah, known for his religious reforms and efforts to return the nation to the worship of Yahweh.

First appearance: 2 Kings 22:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital city of Judah, significant for its religious and political history. It was the center of worship for the Israelites.

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