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Questions from The Bible

What measures did Josiah take to eliminate mediums, spiritists, and occult practices from the land?

Josiah’s Campaign Against Occult Practices King Josiah of Judah is remembered as one of the most devout kings of the southern kingdom, dedicated to purging Israel and Judah of idolatry and occult practices. His reign was marked by a zealous effort to restore true worship of God and eliminate practices…

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Questions from The Bible

Why did Josiah order the destruction of the items that had been used for the worship of Baal, Asherah, and the heavenly bodies?

Why King Josiah Ordered the Destruction of Idolatrous Items King Josiah of Judah, one of the most righteous kings described in the Hebrew Bible, is remembered for his sweeping religious reforms. Central to his reforms was the removal and destruction of items associated with idol worship. These items included those…

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