JOSIAH Steps of Josiah’s spiritual triumph and his revival that inspired Israel 1. Influence—Each of us has had someone who has influenced our lives for God.   2. Inquiry—There came a time in Josiah’s life when he had to know the truth for himself.   3. Purging—Once Josiah knew what the truth was, he acted accordingly and took decisive steps to clean up his life and nation.  4. Commitment—Josiah committed himself completely to serving God.   Josiah's reforms are described in two biblical accounts, 2 Kings 22–23, and 2 Chronicles 34–35. Josiah became the sixteenth king of Judah. He reigned for thirty-one years in Jerusalem from 640–609/8 BC. The “people of the land” (2 Chronicles 33:25) enthroned him at the age of eight after the assassination of his father, Amon. No other king like him - father and grandfather were not faithful to God but his great grandfather was very faithful. Josiah’s Great grandfather, Hezekiah, was a Godly man and a great king. Hez...