1 The remembrance of Josias is like the composition of the perfume that is made by the art of the apothecary: it is sweet as honey in all mouths, and as musick at a banquet of wine.
2 He behaved himself uprightly in the conversion of the people, and took away the abominations of iniquity.
3 He directed his heart unto the Lord, and in the time of the ungodly he established the worship of God.
4 All, except David and Ezekias and Josias, were defective: for they forsook the law of the most High, even the kings of Juda failed.
5 Therefore he gave their power unto others, and their glory to a strange nation.
6 They burnt the chosen city of the sanctuary, and made the streets desolate, according to the prophecy of Jeremias.
7 For they entreated him evil, who nevertheless was a prophet, sanctified in his mother's womb, that he might root out, and afflict, and destroy; and that he might build up also, and plant.
8 It was Ezekiel who saw the glorious vision, which was shewed him upon the chariot of the cherubims.
9 For he made mention of the enemies under the figure of the rain, and directed them that went right.
10 And of the twelve prophets let the memorial be blessed, and let their bones flourish again out of their place: for they comforted Jacob, and delivered them by assured hope.
11 How shall we magnify Zorobabel? even he was as a signet on the right hand:
12 So was Jesus the son of Josedec: who in their time builded the house, and set up an holy temple to the Lord, which was prepared for everlasting glory.
13 And among the elect was Neemias, whose renown is great, who raised up for us the walls that were fallen, and set up the gates and the bars, and raised up our ruins again.
14 But upon the earth was no man created like Enoch; for he was taken from the earth.
15 Neither was there a young man born like Joseph, a governor of his brethren, a stay of the people, whose bones were regarded of the Lord.
16 Sem and Seth were in great honour among men, and so was Adam above every living thing in creation.
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Ecclesiastical 49 describes the history of Israel from the time of Joshua to the age of the prophets, emphasizing the importance of the righteous leaders and the punishment of those who abandoned the law of God. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Deuteronomy 31:7-8: "Then Moses called Joshua and said in the presence of all Israel:" Be strong and brave, for you will go with this people to the earth that the Lord swore to their ancestors that would give them, and you will help them take it in possession. The Lord himself will go before you and be with you; He will never leave it or abandon him. Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged. "This verse talks about the passage of Moses' leadership to Joshua, highlighting the importance of courage and trust in God.
Judges 2:11-12: "Then the children of Israel did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord and served the Baalins, and left the Lord God of his parents, who had taken them from the land of Egypt, and followed other gods among The gods of the peoples around them, and worshiped them, and provoked the Lord. " This verse describes the infidelity of the people of Israel to God, showing the consequences of disobedience.
2 Samuel 23:3-4: "The God of Israel spoke, the rock of Israel said to me, 'When someone rules justice upon men, when he rules in the fear of God, it is like the morning light when the sun shines, like a cloudless morning when the rain flourishes the grass on earth. '"This verse highlights the importance of justice and fear of God in the leadership of a ruler.
Isaiah 1:27: "Zion will be rescued with righteousness, and those who repent, with righteousness." This verse talks about the importance of repentance and justice, showing that those who turn to God will be redeemed.
Jeremiah 31:33: "This is the covenant I will do with the house of Israel after those days," says the Lord. "I will put my law in their heart and write it into their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people." This verse talks about God's promise to put his law in the heart of the people of Israel, highlighting the importance of obedience and devotion to him.
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