A Tender Heart

Josiah was eight when he became king. He ruled thirty-one years. He did right and walked in David's ways. He did not turn to the right or the left. He sent Shaphan the scribe to the temple. The money was to pay workers to fix the house.

Hilkiah the high priest told Shaphan he had found the book of the law in the Lord's house. Shaphan read it. Then he read it to the king. When Josiah heard the words, he tore his clothes. He knew the people had not obeyed the book.

Josiah sent men to ask the Lord. They went to Huldah the prophetess. She said trouble would come because the people left God. But Josiah's heart was tender. He humbled himself and wept. So the trouble would not come in his days. He would be buried in peace.