The Pattern of King Ship and the Gathering of Israel

I've been out of town and away from the computer but I have not been idle. I spent yesterday morning review our example of Josiah as a possible type or pattern for the gathering of Israel. Here's what I found:

1. Josiah "did that which was right in the sight of the Lord." 2 Kings 22:2

2. Josiah walked in the way of David. (vs.2)

3. Josiah repaired the Temple. (vs.5)

4. Josiah has the "book of the law of God" read to him and causing him to repent and humble himself before the Lord. (vs.11 & 19-20, 2 Kings 23:25)

5. Josiah seeks the will of the Lord. (vs.13-17)

6. Josiah is promised the Lord will bless him. (vs.18)

7. Josiah gathers together the elders of Judah, and all Judah and reads the words of the covenant. 2 Kings 23:1-2

8. Josiah makes a covenant with the Lord to: Walk after the Lord and keep His commandments, testimonies & statutes with all their hearts and souls. Also perform the works of the covenants. (vs.23:3)



We will compare other accounts of kings with similar experiences.