2 Kings 23:20 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
2 Chronicles 34:5
Both accounts detail Josiah's actions against idolatrous priests.
Ezekiel 9:6
This verse discusses judgment against idolaters, similar to Josiah's actions.
1 Kings 18:40
This verse describes the execution of false prophets, echoing Josiah's reforms.
Source: 2 Kings 23:20