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,
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.