Bible Dictionary
Josiah
Josiah was a godly king of Judah who began reigning as a child. He suppressed idolatry, repaired the temple, renewed the covenant after the Book of the Law was found, and died in battle against Pharaoh Necho.
Biblical Usage
Josiah is presented as one of the foremost kings of Judah for his devotion to Jehovah and his religious reforms. Nevertheless, judgment against Judah was not turned aside. He died opposing Pharaoh-necho at Megiddo and was mourned by the nation.
Scripture References
2 Kings 22:1
2 Chronicles 34:1
2 Kings 22
2 Kings 23
2 Chronicles 34:3
Jeremiah 25:3
Jeremiah 25:11
Jeremiah 25:29
2 Kings 22:3
2 Kings 22:5
2 Kings 22:6
2 Chronicles 34:11
2 Kings 22:3-20
2 Kings 23:21-27
2 Chronicles 35:1-19
2 Kings 23:28
2 Kings 23:30
2 Chronicles 35:20-27
2 Kings 22:20
Jeremiah 34:5
Lamentations 4:20
2 Chronicles 35:25
Zechariah 12:11
Revelation 16:16
2 Kings 24:30
2 Chronicles 35:1
Zechariah 6:10