Josiah
King of Judah
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Summary
Josiah is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on January 1, 648 BC[2], in Jerusalem[3]. He died on January 1, 609 BC[4], in Jerusalem[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He draws 6,191 Wikipedia views per month (human biblical figure category, ranking #70 of 529).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Jerusalem[8]
- Father: Amon[9]
- Mother: Jedidah[10]
- Spouse: Hamutal[11], Zebudah[12]
- Child: Jehoiakim[13], Zedekiah[14], Jehoahaz[15], Johanan[16], Shallum[17]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Judah[18]
- Ethnic group: Israelites[19]
- Position held: King of Judah[20]
- Religion or worldview: Yahwism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Family: Davidic line[23]
- Commons category: King Josiah[24]
- Cause of death: died of wounds[25]
- Manner of death: death in battle[26]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[29], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[32], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[33], The New Student's Reference Work[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Biblical Hebrew[35], Aramaic[36]
- Present in work: First Book of Kings[37], Second Book of Kings[38], First Book of Chronicles[39], Second Book of Chronicles[40], Sirach[41], Jeremiah[42]
Why It Matters
Josiah has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Josiah born?
Josiah was born in Jerusalem[3].
Where did Josiah die?
Josiah passed away in Jerusalem[5].
Who were Josiah's parents?
Josiah's father was Amon[9]. Josiah's mother was Jedidah[10].
Who was Josiah married to?
Josiah's spouses include Hamutal[11] and Zebudah[12].
What did Josiah do for work?
Josiah worked as a sovereign[6].