And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they let his bones alone, with the bones of the prophet that came out of Samaria.
And he said, 'Leave him alone; don't disturb his bones.' So they left his bones untouched, along with the bones of the prophet who had come from Samaria.
King Josiah ordered that the bones of God's faithful prophet be left undisturbed as a mark of respect and honor.
📚 Historical Context
In the days of King Josiah's reign over Judah, he was leading a major religious reform by destroying pagan altars and idols throughout the land, as instructed by God, to restore true worship. At Bethel, Josiah discovered the tomb of a prophet from Judah who had centuries earlier prophesied about Josiah's exact actions against the altar, as recorded in 1 Kings 13. Out of respect for this prophet and another from Samaria who shared similar faithful messages, Josiah commanded that their bones remain undisturbed, highlighting the importance of honoring God's servants in Israel's history.
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