Judah’s exile

The Lost Book That Changed King Josiah’s Reign

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King Josiah was already working to restore the temple in Jerusalem when a discovery changed the direction of his reign. During the repairs, Hilkiah the high priest found a book of the Law of the LORD. When the book was brought to the king and read aloud, Josiah tore his clothes in distress. The discovery … Read more

How Hezekiah’s Mistake Warned of Judah’s Exile

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King Hezekiah had witnessed God do what seemed impossible. When he became gravely ill, the prophet Isaiah told him to put his house in order because he would die. Hezekiah prayed, and God granted him fifteen additional years of life. Yet not long after this remarkable recovery, Hezekiah made a decision that brought a disturbing … Read more