In what way was King Yoshiyahu's extensive teshuva (Josiah's repentance) ineffective? |
People created new idols after their former ones were destroyed
A few people in isolated locations still secretly sacrificed offerings on bamot (high places)
A few people in isolated locations still secretly served idols
It didn't avert the decree to destroy Yerushalayim (Jerusalem) and the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple)
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