The fly-over gods vs the supreme temple gods
Let us tear down their high places, burn their bones on the altars, and scatter their dust to the winds.
The un-deification plans of Hezekiah and Josiah updated.
It bought peace for their time.
It bought peace for their time
Both Hezekiah and Josiah suffered major reverses in those days, as well. Hezekiah was nearly overthrown by the Assyrians (lost everything but his capital, albeit temporarily), and Josiah got himself shot trying to stop Pharaho Necho from going to battle with Nebuchadnezzar. On the way back home, Necho deposed Josiah's successor and installed a his own puppet. Then Nebuchadnessar came and installed his OWN puppet.
Interesting times, for sure. Not what I would consider "peace".