Josiah

Genealogy of Jesus Christ

"Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza. Then Josiah his son reigned in his place." (2 Kings 21:25-26)

Prophecy of Jesus Christ

"Sing, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away your judgments, He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; You shall see disaster no more." (Zephaniah 3:14-15)

Reign in Southern Kingdom

Josiah was king of Judah 641 - 609 BC.

Death: Fatally wounded in battle

Evaluation: Righteous king

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:26-23:30; 2 Chronicles 33:25-35:27

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Categories: Doctrine, Prophecy, Church Government, Divine Authority