In 2 Chronicles 29:2, Hezekiah is similarly described as doing right like David, paralleling Josiah's evaluation.

2 Chronicles 14:2 says Asa did what was right in God’s eyes—the exact same formula used for Josiah, showing similar faithfulness.

2 Chronicles 17:3 says God was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in David’s ways—same phrase describing Josiah’s devotion.

In Deuteronomy 17:20, the king is instructed not to turn aside from the law; Josiah exemplifies this royal ideal.

In Deuteronomy 28:14, the command not to turn aside is tied to covenant obedience; Josiah's life embodies that.

In Joshua 1:7, Joshua is told not to turn from the law; Josiah's walk mirrors that faithful leadership.

In Joshua 23:6, Joshua urges Israel to obey without turning aside; Josiah is a model of that obedience.

In Deuteronomy 5:32, Israel is commanded not to turn aside; Josiah's obedience fulfills that very instruction.

Proverbs 4:27 uses the same 'turn not to right or left' imagery—a wisdom command to stay on the righteous path.

In 1 Kings 15:5, David is praised for doing right and not turning aside, mirroring Josiah's description.

In 2 Kings 22:2, the same description of Josiah appears—doing right, walking in David's ways, not turning aside.

Jeremiah 22:15 praises the righteous rule of Josiah (Jehoiakim's father)—directly echoing his doing what is right here.

2 Kings 16:2 says Ahaz did not do right like David—opposite of Josiah who did.

1 Kings 11:4 shows Solomon's heart turned from God—contrasting with Josiah who did not turn aside.

In 1 Kings 3:14, God promises long life for walking as David did—the same standard applied to Josiah here.

Ecclesiastes 12:1 urges remembering Creator in youth—Josiah, who became king at 8, exemplifies this early devotion.

Proverbs 4:5 commands not to turn away from wisdom's words—echoed in Josiah's not turning aside from God's ways.