Josiah removed all the detestable idols from all the territory belonging to the Israelites, and he had all who were present in Israel serve the LORD their God. As long as he lived, they did not fail to follow the LORD, the God of their ancestors. (2 Chronicles 34:33 NIV)
King Josiah lead the last revival of Judah before its destruction by the Babylonians. There was a great revival, one of the greatest revival of Israel. It probably laid the foundation of faith for those who would be exiled to Babylon. These would later form the nucleus of the next generation of Jews who would return to Israel after their exile from Babylon.
It was a great revival, but short-lived. When Josiah died, the revival died with him. The people went back to worship the queen of heaven.
No Passover like it had been kept in Israel since the days of Samuel the prophet. None of the kings of Israel had kept such a Passover as was kept by Josiah, and the priests and the Levites, and all Judah and Israel who were present, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. (2 Chronicles 35:18 ESV)
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