And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and they spake to her to that effect.
So Hilkiah and the men the king had chosen went to Huldah the prophetess, who was married to Shallum (the son of Tikvath and grandson of Hasrah), who was in charge of the royal clothing. She lived in the second district of Jerusalem, and they spoke with her about this matter.
The writer is showing how King Josiah's officials sought God's word through Huldah, a female prophet who lived in Jerusalem and was trusted to speak for God.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during King Josiah's reign around 621 BC when the Book of the Law was discovered during temple repairs. In ancient Israel, prophets served as God's messengers, and it's notable that they consulted Huldah rather than male prophets like Jeremiah or Zephaniah who were also active at this time. The 'college' or second district was likely an area where scholars and religious leaders lived.
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