Question 11
Religious ReformsIn his reform, king Josiah first attacked the
- A.prostitutes that came around the temple at night
- B.priests that made burnt offerings in the temple
- C.Canaanite divinities – the Baal and Ashera
- D.traders who profaned the temple.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Canaanite divinities – the Baal and Ashera)
Explanation
Josiah first had the vessels made for Baal and Asherah removed from the temple and burnt (2 Kings 23:4).