6 pairs
In 2 Kings 23:3, King Josiah makes a covenant before the Lord, similar to the covenant renewal in Deuteronomy 29:10-13, where the Israelites are called to reaffirm their commitment to God's covenant.
Thematic focusCovenant Renewal, Obedience to God.
2 Kings 23:5 describes Josiah's removal of idolatrous priests, which aligns with Zephaniah 1:4-5, where God declares judgment on those who worship Baal and other false gods.
Thematic focusIdolatry, Purification, Judgment.
2 Kings 23:10 mentions the defilement of Topheth, where children were sacrificed to Molech, which is prohibited in Leviticus 18:21.
Thematic focusProhibition of Child Sacrifice, Holiness.
2 Kings 23:21 records Josiah's command to keep the Passover, echoing the original institution of the Passover in Exodus 12:14 as a lasting ordinance.
Thematic focusPassover, Remembrance, Deliverance.
2 Kings 23:25 praises Josiah for his wholehearted devotion to God, reflecting the command in Deuteronomy 6:5 to love the Lord with all one's heart, soul, and strength.
Thematic focusWholehearted Devotion, Love for God.
2 Kings 23:27 speaks of God's decision to remove Judah from His presence, similar to the warning given in 1 Kings 9:7-9 about the consequences of forsaking God.
Thematic focusJudgment, Consequences of Disobedience.