# 2 Kings 23 General Notes ### Structure and formatting The story of Josiah ends in this chapter. ### Special concepts in this chapter #### Ending idolatry Josiah destroyed idolatry in Judah and in the deserted areas of Israel. But he fought against Egypt and was killed in battle. After his death, Egypt set up a government of Judah that it controlled. ## Links: * __[2 Kings 23:1 Notes](./01.md)__ __[<<](../22/intro.md) | [>>](../24/intro.md)__