2 Kings 23:1
“The king sent, and they gathered to him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem.”
What does 2 Kings 23:1 mean?
King Josiah called together the most respected leaders from across his kingdom, both from the rural areas of Judah and from the capital city of Jerusalem. This gathering marks the beginning of a significant moment where the king is about to share something important with the people who hold influence in his nation. It's a picture of someone in power recognizing that real change requires bringing people together and bringing them along, rather than acting alone.