CHAPTER XXXIV

Josiah reigns thirty-one years; destroys idolatry in Judah, as

also in Manasseh, Ephraim, Simeon, and even to Naphtali, 1-7.

He begins to repair the temple, and collects money for the

purpose, and employs workmen, 8-13.

Hilkiah the priest finds the book of the law in the temple,

which is read by Shaphan before the king, 14-19.

He is greatly troubled, and consults Huldah the prophetess,

20-22.

Her exhortation, and message to the king, 23-28.

He causes it to be read to the elders of Judah, and they make

a covenant with God, 29, 32.

Josiah reforms every abomination, and the people serve God all

his days, 33.

NOTES ON CHAP. XXXIV

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