Josiah
Sign in to saveJosiah (; ) or Yoshiyahu () was the 16th king of Judah (–609 BCE). Described as "one of Judah’s most important kings," his reign likely marked a turning point in the development of Yahwism.
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Josiah was a king of the ancient kingdom of Judah who ruled until around 609 BCE and is considered one of Judah's most significant monarchs. His reign is believed to have been a pivotal moment in the development of Yahwism, the religious tradition centered on the worship of the god Yahweh.
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- Josiah
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- Josiah in a painting by unknown artist in the choir of , 17th century
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- King of Judah
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- 640–609 BC
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- Amon
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- Jehoahaz
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- JohananJehoiakimZedekiahJehoahaz
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- House of David
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- Amon
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- Jedidah
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14 sectionsContents
- Biblical narrative
- Family
- Religious reform
- Book of the Law
- Prophets and King Josiah
- Foreign relations
- Death
- Succession
- Sources
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Josiah (; ) or Yoshiyahu () was the 16th king of Judah (–609 BCE). Described as "one of Judah’s most important kings," his reign likely marked a turning point in the development of Yahwism.
According to the Hebrew Bible, Josiah ascended to the throne of the southern Kingdom of Judah at the age of eight following the assassination of his father, King Amon. He reigned for 31 years, during which he expanded Judah and initiated major religious reforms, centralizing worship in Jerusalem and eliminating the worship of foreign gods.