Question 26
Religious ReformsKing Josiah defiled Topheth which was in the valley of the sons of Hinnom during his reform in Israel so that
- A.no one might sacrifice human beings again to Molech
- B.he might pull down Topheth and break Molech into pieces
- C.he might revive the worship of the sun god
- D.no one would worship Molech.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (no one might sacrifice human beings again to Molech)
Explanation
Josiah defiled Topheth so that no one might burn his son or daughter as an offering to Molech (2 Kings 23:10).