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.
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People & Context
Josiah, eight years old, begins a 31-year reign, walking perfectly in the ways of his father David.
In his 18th year, Josiah sends Shaphan the scribe to Hilkiah the high priest to release funds to the workers repairing the temple.
Hilkiah finds the Book of the Law in the temple and gives it to Shaphan, who reads it before the king.
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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