2 Kings 22:17 gives the reason for the judgment — Israel's idolatry — that prompted Josiah's humble response.

2 Kings 22:11 describes Josiah tearing his clothes upon hearing the Law — the very action that 22:19 references as the reason God heard him.

Psalm 51:17 affirms God accepts a broken and contrite heart — exactly the humility Josiah showed.

Isaiah 57:15 says God dwells with the contrite and lowly — Josiah's humility exemplifies this truth.

In Psalm 119:136, the psalmist weeps because God's law is not kept — the same motivation as Josiah's tears over Judah's disobedience.

Exodus 10:3 has God asking Pharaoh why he refuses to humble himself — contrasting Josiah who willingly humbled.

Isaiah 66:2 describes the contrite spirit who trembles at God's word — directly parallel to Josiah's humble response.

Isaiah 66:5 addresses those who tremble at God's word, the same attitude Josiah showed — a parallel call to humble reverence.

Jeremiah 26:6 pronounces a similar curse on Jerusalem, showing that Josiah's weeping was over a judgment repeatedly threatened.

Jeremiah 36:24 describes King Jehoiakim who did not tear his clothes or fear — the opposite of Josiah's repentant response.

Jeremiah 36:29-32 shows Jehoiakim burning the scroll and facing judgment — contrasting Josiah's humility that brought mercy.

Jeremiah 44:22 describes the actual desolation that later came, showing Josiah's tears foresaw a real event.

In Luke 19:41, Jesus weeps over Jerusalem's coming destruction — a greater fulfillment of a leader's sorrow over a rebellious people's fate.

Romans 2:5 warns of a hard and impenitent heart — the exact opposite of Josiah's tender, repentant heart.

James 4:6-10 promises grace to the humble who draw near to God — Josiah's humility exemplifies this truth.

In 1 Peter 5:5, God gives grace to the humble — Josiah's tender heart and humility brought him favor and peace.

In 1 Peter 5:6, humbling under God's hand leads to exaltation — Josiah humbled himself and was promised peaceful death, not shame.

In Nehemiah 8:9, the people weep when hearing the Law read — the same communal response as Josiah's personal mourning upon discovering God's word.

In Leviticus 26:31, God threatens to lay waste sanctuaries — Josiah's repentance averted this very judgment on Judah.

In Leviticus 26:32, the land would become desolate — Josiah's humility and tears delayed that covenantal curse.

In Leviticus 26:41, humbling the uncircumcised heart and accepting punishment is exactly what Josiah did — a model of repentance under covenant curses.

Deuteronomy 29:23 describes the desolation and curse that Josiah heard and grieved over, providing the specific background for his reaction.

In 1 Kings 21:29, Ahab humbled himself and God postponed disaster — the same pattern of repentance delaying judgment seen with Josiah.

In 2 Chronicles 33:12, Manasseh humbled himself greatly before God and was restored — matching Josiah's humble response and God's mercy.

In 2 Chronicles 33:23, Amon did not humble himself like Manasseh — contrasting Josiah's humility with a king who refused to repent.

In Nehemiah 1:4, Nehemiah mourns, fasts, and prays over Jerusalem's ruin — echoing Josiah's deep sorrow and humility before God over the nation's condition.

Ezra 9:3 shows Ezra tearing his clothes upon hearing of sin, mirroring Josiah's mourning over transgression.

Psalm 34:18 states that the LORD is near to the brokenhearted — this general principle is exemplified in Josiah's contrite response.

2 Chronicles 34:19 is the parallel account of Josiah tearing his clothes when he heard the Law — the same event from Chronicles.

2 Chronicles 34:27 is the direct parallel to 2 Kings 22:19, with nearly identical wording about Josiah's tender heart and God's response.

Jeremiah 44:10 describes those who 'have not humbled themselves'—the opposite of Josiah's tender and humble heart here.

1 Corinthians 5:2 rebukes the arrogant for not mourning over sin—opposite of Josiah's weeping and humility here.

In Micah 6:8, walking humbly with God is required — Josiah's humble response to the Law exemplifies this core demand.

In Ezra 10:1, Ezra's weeping and prayer over the people's unfaithfulness mirrors Josiah's humble response to the law — both leaders lead in national repentance.

Joel 2:13 calls to 'rend your heart and not your garments'—Josiah did both, matching outward act with inward humility.

Ezekiel 11:19 promises a 'heart of flesh'—Josiah's tender heart exemplifies that responsive, humble heart God desires.

In Jeremiah 13:17, weeping in secret over the people's pride parallels Josiah's humble response — both are deep grief over national sin.

Acts 24:25 shows Felix trembling at judgment but not repenting—unlike Josiah who humbled himself and wept.

In Romans 9:2, Paul's constant grief for the lost Israelites mirrors Josiah's anguish for Judah — both have deep sorrow for their people's spiritual state.

Isaiah 46:12 rebukes the stubborn of heart — the opposite of Josiah's tender and humble heart.

In Jeremiah 9:1, the prophet longs to weep for the slain — a similar sorrow for sin's consequences, though Josiah's tears came before judgment.

In Jeremiah 14:17, weeping night and day for the broken people echoes Josiah's mourning — both express grief over judgment on the nation.

Judges 2:4 shows Israel weeping after hearing the angel's rebuke, similar to Josiah's tearful response to God's word.