Question 20
Religious ReformsJosiah defiled Topheth in order to prevent Jews from
- A.sacrificing children to Molech.
- B.offering sacrifices to the god, chemosh.
- C.worshipping the Babylonian sun god.
- D.building the Asherah in Hinon.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (sacrificing children to Molech.)
Explanation
"That no one might burn his son or daughter as an offering to Molech" (2 Kings 23:10).