1 Esdras 1:24

24 But the ancient records also tell the story of those who sinned and rebelled against the Lord during Josiah's reign. They sinned more than any other nation or kingdom and did things that offended the Lord so much that his judgment fell on the people of Israel.

1 Esdras 1:24 In-Context

23 The Lord was pleased with everything Josiah did, for he was a very religious man.

24 But the ancient records also tell the story of those who sinned and rebelled against the Lord during Josiah's reign. They sinned more than any other nation or kingdom and did things that offended the Lord so much that his judgment fell on the people of Israel.

25 After Josiah had done all these things, the king of Egypt led an army to fight at Carchemish on the Euphrates River. Josiah tried to stop him,

26 but the king of Egypt sent Josiah this message: "The war I am fighting does not concern you, King of Judah.