2 Chronicles 35:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now the rest of the acts of Josiah, and his goodness, according to that which was written in the law of the LORD,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now the rest of the things Josiah did, and his good deeds that followed what was written in the LORD's law,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse begins to summarize King Josiah's reign, emphasizing that his good actions were guided by God's law.

📚 Historical Context

This verse introduces the conclusion of Josiah's reign (640-609 BC), one of Judah's most righteous kings who led major religious reforms. Josiah had rediscovered the Book of the Law (likely Deuteronomy) in the temple and used it to guide his efforts to restore proper worship and remove idolatry from the land. The chronicler is beginning to wrap up his account of this faithful king's life and accomplishments.

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