Were you surprised by how much idolatrous “stuff” was left inside the LORD’s temple? No wonder the Book of Law was lost and hidden out of sight. Spring cleaning must not have been a “thing” for those in charge of the temple and surrounding area.
For all the evil, misguided people praying to these false gods, there were also God-fearing people, too. With all the poles and shrines demolished, it’s amazing to realize that. What must they have been thinking as they finally watched the pagan shrines and customs being destroyed? Were they relieved at last? Were they afraid to trust that such changes would remain?
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