Josiah causeth the law to be read in a solemn assembly; reneweth the covenant of the Lord; destroyeth idolatry, 2Ki_23:1-14; breaketh down the altar at Beth-el, and burneth thereon dead men’s bones, 2Ki_23:15-20; keepeth the passover: other evidences of his piety, 2Ki_23:21-25. God’s final wrath against Judah. 2Ki_23:26-28. Josiah, warring against Pharaoh-nechoh, is slain: Jehoahaz his son is king: he is imprisoned by Pharaoh-nechoh; who puts Jehoiakim, in his place; who reigneth ill, 2Ki_23:29-37.