2 Kings 23:20

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

মঠবোৰৰ সকলো পুৰোহিতকে যোচিয়াই সেই বেদীবোৰৰ ওপৰত বধ কৰিলে আৰু সেইবোৰৰ ওপৰত মানুহৰ হাড়বোৰ পুৰিলে। তাৰ পাছত তেওঁ যিৰূচালেমলৈ ঘূৰি গ’ল।

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes how King Josiah, after purifying the temple of Jerusalem, went on to destroy altars used for false worship, and killed the priests associated with these altars. He then burned human bones on the altars to symbolize the end of idolatry and returned to Jerusalem.

Explained for Children

Imagine a playground where kids used to play with toys that weren't very nice. One day, the teacher comes and takes away all those toys and cleans the playground. He wants to make sure everyone plays nicely and safely. That's kind of what King Josiah did for his city, but with altars instead of toys.

Historical Background

The book of 2 Kings was written by prophets around 560 BC, detailing the history of Israel and Judah. This verse is part of the record of King Josiah's reforms to end idolatry in Judah. The audience would have been the Jews who were in exile, reminding them of their past and the importance of following God.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be applied to the importance of purging harmful influences from our lives. Just as Josiah removed altars of false worship, we should remove things that distract us from our spiritual growth and from following God.

Topics

• reformation
• idolatry
• leadership
• spiritual cleansing
• judgment
• worship

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 13:1-3
• 2 Kings 18:4
• 2 Chronicles 34:4-5
• Ezekiel 6:3-6
• Matthew 10:34-35

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Josiah burn bones on the altars?

Josiah burned bones on the altars to symbolize the complete end of the false worship practices and to cleanse the land from the pollution of idolatry.

Who were the priests Josiah slew?

The priests Josiah slew were those who were associated with the high places, which were sites of idolatrous worship that Josiah was trying to eradicate.

What was the main goal of Josiah's reforms?

The main goal of Josiah's reforms was to return Judah to the true worship of God as described in the Law, and to remove all forms of idolatry and false worship.

How did this act of Josiah impact the people of Judah?

Josiah's act of reforming and purifying the worship practices likely instilled a renewed sense of devotion to God among the people and discouraged the continuation of idolatrous practices.