King Josiah was a reformer who sought to restore true worship in Judah. During his reign, he took decisive action against practices that had led the people away from God. The high places were local shrines where sacrifices were made, often contrary to the laws given to Moses. These places had become centers of idolatry and false worship. Josiah's reforms included gathering priests from across Judah and desecrating these high places, from Geba in the north to Beersheba in the south. This act symbolized a rejection of idolatry and a return to the worship of God in the temple at Jerusalem, as prescribed in the law. By breaking down the gateway at the entrance of the Gate of Joshua, Josiah was making a public statement against the corruption that had infiltrated religious practices. His efforts were part of a larger movement to renew the covenant with God and ensure that worship was conducted in a manner pleasing to Him. Josiah's actions remind believers of the importance of aligning worship with God's will and the need for continual reform and renewal in faith practices.
Josiah brought all the priests from the towns of Judah and desecrated the high places, from Geba to Beersheba, where the priests had burned incense. He broke down the gateway at the entrance of the Gate of Joshua, the city governor, which was on the left of the city gate.
2 Kings 23:8
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