Bible Explorer · Journey · 6 Stops
Trace the reformation itinerary of King Josiah from the discovery of the Law in the temple, inquiring of prophetess Huldah in the Second Quarter, purging Topheth, and shattering the altar of Bethel.
Follow the full biblical biography of Josiah.
Hilkiah finds the Book of the Law during temple renovations and Shaphan reads it before King Josiah, who tears his royal garments in grief.
The royal delegation visits prophetess Huldah in the Mishneh district, receiving the oracle of impending disaster upon Judah and mercy for tenderhearted Josiah.
King Josiah stands by the pillar and makes a solemn covenant before the LORD to follow his commandments with all his heart, joined by all the people.
Josiah removes the horses dedicated to the sun by the kings of Judah at the entrance of the house of the LORD and burns the chariots of the sun with fire.
Josiah defiles Topheth in the valley of the sons of Hinnom so that no man might make his son or daughter pass through fire to Molech.
Crossing into the northern highlands, Josiah demolishes Jeroboam's calf altar and high place at Bethel, burning bones upon it to permanently defile it.