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22 1-2 New king of Judah: Josiah

His age at the beginning of his reign: 8 years old

Length of reign: 31 years, in Jerusalem

Mother’s name: Jedidah (daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath)

Character of his reign: good; he followed in the steps of his ancestor King David, obeying the Lord completely

3-4 In the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah sent his secretary Shaphan (son of Azaliah, son of Meshullam) to the Temple to give instruction to Hilkiah, the High Priest:

“Collect the money given to the priests at the door of the Temple when the people come to worship.

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