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Lesson 39: Josiah King of Judah & The Rediscovery of the Law

Lesson 39 from The Divided Kingdom & The Prophets by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: 2 Kings 22:1-23:30; 2 Chronicles 34:1-35:27
Estimated Date: 640 – 609 B.C.

Synopsis: It is not always true that evil begets evil. Good king Hezekiah had a wicked son, Manasseh. Manasseh had a wicked son named Amon who had one of the best kings of Judah, Josiah. Josiah restored the worship that was taken away under Manasseh and Amon. He urged the people to repent and to turn to God. His rule was the last bright spot in the history of Judah

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. What did the workers find in the house of the Lord? Why do you think the book was lost?

  2. What things did Josiah do in response to the word?

  3. How were the people taught?

  4. What was done with the idols and the things associated with idolatry? (give details)

  5. How did Josiah die? Who prophesied that Josiah should not go?