And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there [any] like him.
Ver. 25. And like unto him was there no king, &c.] He was a matchless man, a peerless prince, the world's paragon,
“ Hic regum decus et iuvenum flos, spesque bonorum.
Deliciae saecli et gloria gentis erat. ”
As Cardan singeth of our Edward VI, a second Josiah, as all good men acknowledged. See 2 Kings 18:5 .
And with all his might. ] Heb., With his utmost vehemency, strength, and diligence; he did all that he could do.