Prophetess living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Huldah was a prophetess who was consulted by King Josiah's officials regarding the authenticity of the Book of the Law discovered during temple repairs.
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Huldah was a prophetess who lived in Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah of Judah (640-609 BC). She is mentioned in 2Ki.22.14 and 2Ch.34.22 in connection with the discovery of the Book of the Law during the repair and restoration of the temple.
When the high priest Hilkiah found the Book of the Law, King Josiah sent a delegation, including Hilkiah and the royal secretary Shaphan, to consult Huldah regarding the authenticity and significance of the discovered scroll. This indicates that Huldah was a recognized and respected prophetess in Jerusalem at the time.
Huldah's prophetic message confirmed the genuineness of the Book of the Law and the consequences of Judah's disobedience to God's commandments. She declared that God would bring judgment upon Jerusalem and its inhabitants for their idolatry and unfaithfulness. However, she also conveyed a message of mercy for King Josiah, stating that because of his repentance and humility, he would not witness the calamity that would befall Judah (2Ki.22.15-20; 2Ch.34.23-28).
Huldah's role as a prophetess during this crucial time in Judah's history highlights the importance of prophetic ministry and the significance of the rediscovery of the Book of the Law in sparking religious reform under King Josiah. Her message of judgment and mercy reflects the central themes of the prophetic books in the Bible, emphasizing the consequences of disobedience and the importance of repentance.
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Weasel, a prophetess; the wife of Shallum. She was consulted regarding the “book of the law” discovered by the high priest Hilkiah (2 Kings 22:14-20; 2 Chr. 34:22-28). She resided in that part of Jerusalem called the Mishneh (A.V., “the college;” R.V., “the second quarter”), supposed by some to be the suburb between the inner and the outer wall, the second or lower city, Akra. Miriam (Ex. 15:20) and Deborah (Judg. 4:4) are the only others who bear the title of “prophetess,” for the word in Isa. 8:3 means only the prophet’s wife.
(weasel), a prophetess, whose husband, Shallum, was keeper of the wardrobe in the time of King Josiah. It was to her that Josiah had recourse, when Hilkiah found a book of the law, to procure an authoritative opinion on it. (2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 34:22) (B.C. 623.)
HUL'DAH (weasel), the wife of Shallum, and a well-known prophetess. When the book of the Law was found, Josiah sent to her to inquire of the Lord. Her answer is found in 2 Kgs 22:15-20.
HUL'DAH (weasel), the wife of Shallum, and a well-known prophetess. When the book of the Law was found, Josiah sent to her to inquire of the Lord. Her answer is found in 2 Kgs 22:15-20. HUMIL'ITY is the opposite of pride, and one of the cardinal graces of the renewed heart. It consists in a man's not thinking of himself more highly than he ought to think, and in giving all glory to God alone. It is urged with great force upon all who profess to be Christ's disciples, 1 Pet 5:5. In this as in all other respects our divine Saviour's life furnishes us with a perfect example, Phil 2:5-8. The sacred Scriptures abound with promises of grace and favor to the humble and threatenings of sorrow and punishment to the proud.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2468
So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.
So Hilkiah and those the king had designated went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.
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