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Josiah became king at eight
Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and later led a great reform after the book of the law was found. 2 Kings 22:1
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"Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem." 2 Kings 22:1
When the book of the law was found in the temple, Josiah tore his clothes and led the people to renew the covenant. 2 Kings 22:8–112 Kings 23:1–3
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2 Kings 22:1 WEB
1Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath.
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Josiah became king when he was eight years old. He loved God's law.