Ben Sira 49:1

1 The memory of Josiah is as sweet as the fragrance of expertly blended incense, sweet as honey to the taste, like music with wine at a banquet. ¹

Ben Sira 49:1 In-Context

1 The memory of Josiah is as sweet as the fragrance of expertly blended incense, sweet as honey to the taste, like music with wine at a banquet.

2 He followed the correct policy of reforming the nation and removed the horrors of idolatry.

3 He was completely loyal to the Lord and strengthened true religion in those wicked times.

4 All the kings, except David, Hezekiah, and Josiah, were terrible sinners, because they abandoned the Law of the Most High to the very end of the kingdom.

5 They surrendered their power and honor to foreigners,

Cross References

• 1. 49.1-3 2 Kings 22.1; 22.11-13; 23.3, 25.

Footnotes

• [a]. [Hebrew] to the taste; [Greek] to everyone.