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