During the renovation of the temple under Josiah’s direction, Hilkiah, the priest, discovered the book of the Law. It had been lost! The worship of the Lord had been so neglected that Israel “lost” the Law! The events that followed are most remarkable (22:8–23:28). In an act of contrition, King Josiah tore his clothes when he heard the Word of God that spoke of the judgments pronounced against Judah. He immediately inquired of the Lord. Because of Josiah’s brokenness, the Lord promised to postpone the inevitable judgment. The king instituted massive reforms in Judah. He cleansed the temple,
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