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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 23:21-28

The reformation completed, yet Israel's sin not pardoned. We have in these verses— I. THE GREAT PASSOVER . 1. A seal of the covenant . This great year of reformation began with a covenant, and ended with a Passover. The ceremonies of the occasion are fully described in 2 Chronicles 35:1-27 . The Passover in the Old Testament was in some respects very much what the Lord's Supper is in the New, It took the people back to the origin of their history, revived vivid memories... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 23:24

Moreover the workers with familiar spirits, and the wizards. Persons of these classes had been encouraged by Manasseh, in his earlier reign ( 2 Kings 21:6 ), and probably by Amon ( 2 Kings 21:21 ). As Josiah designed a thorough reformation, it was necessary for him to put them down. And the images ; literally, the teraphim , which are thought to have been small images kept as household gods in many Israelite families from a very ancient date (see Genesis 31:19-35 ). The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 23:25

And like unto him was there no king before him (see the comment on 2 Kings 18:5 ). The writer of Kings cannot be said to place Josiah above Hezekiah, or Hezekiah above Josiah. He accords them the same degree of praise, but, in Hezekiah's case, dwells upon his trust in God; in Josiah's, upon his exact obedience to the Law. On the whole, his judgment accords very closely with that of the son of Sirach (Ecclesiasticus 49:4). "All, except David and Ezekias and Josias, were defective: for they... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 23:24

Perform - Rather, establish. Josiah saw that it was necessary, not only to put down open idolatry, but also to root out the secret practices of a similar character which were sometimes combined with the worship of Yahweh, notwithstanding that the Law forbade them (marginal references), and which probably formed, with many, practically almost the whole of their religion. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 23:25

And like unto him ... - See 2 Kings 18:5 note. We must not press the letter of either passage, but regard both kings as placed among the very best of the kings of Judah. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 23:24

2 Kings 23:24. Workers with familiar spirits, and wizards Of which see notes on Deuteronomy 18:10-11; Leviticus 19:31; and Leviticus 20:27. And the images Hebrew, the teraphim, images which were very ancient among idolaters. And idols Other kinds of images. And all the abominations that were spied All the instruments and monuments of idolatry that were discovered, were destroyed as God had commanded; not only such as were in the place of worship, but such as their priests or zealots... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 23:25

2 Kings 23:25. Like unto him was there no king before him For his diligent study in God’s law, and his exact care, and unwearied industry, and fervent zeal, in rooting out idolaters, and all kinds and appearances of idolatry, not only in Judah, but in Israel also; and in the establishment of the true religion in all his dominions, and in the conforming of his own life, and his people’s too, (as far as he could,) to the holy law of God: though Hezekiah might excel him in some particulars. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 23:1-27

Extent of Josiah’s reforms (23:1-27)Josiah was not discouraged by the prophecy of judgment on Judah. Rather he intensified his efforts to change his people. His greater reformation would now begin. To gain the cooperation of all the leading citizens, he explained to them the contents of the book on which he was basing his reforms, and invited them to join with him in renewing the covenant with God (23:1-3).With uncompromising zeal, Josiah removed all idolatrous priests and destroyed all shrines... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Kings 23:24

familiar spirits. See note on Leviticus 19:31 . images = teraphim = household gods. idols = manufactured gods. put = clear. Hilkiah the priest found. See 2 Kings 22:8 , &c. read more