Self-defense?
29 While Josiah was king, Pharaoh Necho king of Egypt went up to the Euphrates River to help the king of Assyria. King Josiah marched out to meet him in battle, but Necho faced him and killed him
OK, I have read more Initially, it was not clear to me what Josiah had to do with Egyptians and Assyrians. Ignorance is not bliss! Thanks.