KJV ORIGINAL
In the eighteenth year of the reign of Josiah was this passover kept.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This Passover celebration took place in the eighteenth year of King Josiah's reign.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse marks the timing of a significant Passover celebration during King Josiah's rule over Judah.
📚 Historical Context
King Josiah ruled Judah from approximately 640-609 BC and was known for his religious reforms and efforts to restore proper worship of God. This Passover celebration was part of his extensive religious revival, where he removed idol worship and restored the temple. The eighteenth year of his reign would have been around 622 BC, marking one of the most significant Passover celebrations since the time of Solomon.
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