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Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 23:24

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Perform - Rather, establish. Josiah saw that it was necessary, not only to put down open idolatry, but also to root out the secret practices of a similar character which were sometimes combined with the worship of Yahweh, notwithstanding that the Law forbade them (marginal references), and which probably formed, with many, practically almost the whole of their religion. return to 'Top of Page'
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