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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.
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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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Key facts
- Royalty.name
- Josiah
- Royalty.image
- Åhus kyrka-12.jpg
- Royalty.caption
- Josiah in a painting by unknown artist in the choir of , 17th century
- Royalty.succession
- King of Judah
- Royalty.reign
- 640–609 BC
- Royalty.predecessor
- Amon
- Royalty.successor
- Jehoahaz
- Royalty.spouse
- ZebudahHamutal
- Royalty.issue
- JohananJehoiakimZedekiahJehoahaz
- Royalty.royal house
- House of David
- Royalty.father
- Amon
- Royalty.mother
- Jedidah
- Royalty.birth_date
- BC
- Royalty.birth_place
- probably Jerusalem
- Royalty.death_date
- Tammuz (July/August) 609 BC (aged 38–39)
- Royalty.death_place
- Jerusalem
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Wikidata facts
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Judah
- Place of birth
- Jerusalem
- Place of death
- Jerusalem
- Father
- Amon
- Occupation
- sovereign
- Languages spoken
- Aramaic
- Religion
- Yahwism
- Family
- Davidic line
- Image
- Schnorr von Carolsfeld Bibel in Bildern 1860 123.png
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- Commons category
- King Josiah
- date of birth
- 0648-01-01
- date of death
- 0609-01-01
- present in work
- Jeremiah
- place of burial
- Jerusalem
- ethnic group
- Israelites
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