1. Why did Josiah gather the priests, prophets, and all the people to the house of the Lord (vv. 1-20)?

1. To read the book of the covenant (Deuteronomy) to the people
2. To renew the covenant before the Lord
3. To cleanse the temple of pagan altars and idols
4. To destroy the pagan high places and execute the idolatrous priests
5. All of the above

2. After renewing the covenant and cleansing the temple and the land, what did King Josiah ask the people to do by way of celebration (vv. 21-23)?