THE DESTRUCTION OF IDOLATRY BY JOSIAH
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—
2 Kings 23:1. THE KING SENT AND GATHERED ALL THE ELDERS OF JUDAH—Not
content to hide from coming ill under God’s promise of immunity to
himself personally, Josiah’s patriotism led him to a fervent effort
to recall his nation to... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.—
2 Kings 23:26. NOTWITHSTANDING THE LORD TURNED NOT—The nation’s
heart was not changed by all this fervour of the king and the
reformation of external worship. Jeremiah’s ministry during
Josiah’s reign shows the gross moral corruption and total spiritual
falsity of t... [ Continue Reading ]