In what way was King Yoshiyahu's extensive teshuva (Josiah's repentance) ineffective? |
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)
People created new idols after their former ones were destroyed
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