He cried against the altar by the LORD’s word, and said, “Altar! Altar! The LORD says: ‘Behold, a son will be born to David’s house, Josiah by name. On you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense on you, and they will burn men’s bones on you.’”
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 2. Altar, in which the prodigy was to take place, for the instruction of all. Menochius.—Name: 340 ( Calmet.) or 350 years after. Salien.—This prediction proves the truth of the religion; for, though the author of this book might have seen it verified, yet he would undoubtedly insert the very words of the prophet, which were known to all the people. 4 Kings 23:15. In this passage we do not read that Josias destroyed the priests. But verse 19 and 20, it is clearly insinuated. Calmet.—Who now. He will reduce their bones to ashes upon this altar; or, those who shall imitate these priests, shall be there burnt alive. Bible.