2 Kings 22
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 25
Chapter Summary
Josiah's good reign. Hilkiah finds the Book of the Law. Hilkiah sends to inquire about Jehovah. Huldah prophesies the destruction of Jerusalem, but not during Josiah's time.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Judah who reigns rightly; on hearing the Book of the Law he tears his garments and sends to inquire of Jehovah.
The high priest who finds the Book of the Law in the house of Jehovah and gives it to Shaphan.
The scribe sent by Josiah to the temple; he reads the found book before the king.
The prophetess, wife of Shallum, who foretells Jerusalem's coming destruction but peace for Josiah.
Son of Shaphan, one of the men Josiah sends to inquire of Jehovah through Huldah.
Son of Micaiah, sent with the delegation to consult Huldah on the king's behalf.
Timeline
Josiah, eight years old, begins a 31-year reign, walking perfectly in the ways of his father David.
2 Kings 22:1-2In his 18th year, Josiah sends Shaphan the scribe to Hilkiah the high priest to release funds to the workers repairing the temple.
2 Kings 22:3-7Hilkiah finds the Book of the Law in the temple and gives it to Shaphan, who reads it before the king.
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