This chapter begins with Josiah, who is only 8 years old, being named king. This is so because his father was assassinated. Maybe it was good in a way it happened this way, so Josiah didn’t become evil like his father was, because he didn’t have enough time to observe it. Instead, he headed the guidance of the priests.
Josiah followed in the ways of King Jehoash many years before, and took care to repair the temples. He treated the workers kindly and fairly. His heart was for God.
Unfortunately, the book of law that was found informed them of the law that had been ignored by his ancestors. Josiah was astonished and convicted by the sins of his ancestors. He knew the people of Jerusalem would face judgement for what had been ignored all this time. Because Josiah held his reign to the goodness of God, because God could see Josiah had a good heart, God told Josiah that he would not see the destruction that would be brought upon Jerusalem. His godliness couldn’t stop the judgement. But it was able to prevent him from having to suffer through it. Living a godly life doesn’t mean we won’t struggle or suffer. It does mean that no matter what we face, God is on our side. He is always with us.
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