2 Kings 23:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And he said, Let him alone; let no man move his bones. So they let his bones alone, with the bones of the prophet that came out of Samaria.”
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Read Full Chapter →Josiah orders the prophet's bones left undisturbed, sparing them along with those of another prophet beside him.
What Does 2 Kings 23:18 Mean?
While defiling the surrounding tombs, Josiah commands that the bones of the man of God be left untouched, and they are spared along with those of the old prophet of Samaria buried beside him. The faithful witness receives honor even amid the destruction.
Josiah's reverence shows discernment; he distinguishes the false from the true and honors the servant of God. Even in an age of judgment, a true word and the one who bore it are remembered with respect. The Lord does not forget those who spoke for Him.
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What does 2 Kings 23:18 mean?
Josiah orders the prophet's bones left undisturbed, sparing them along with those of another prophet beside him.