And the king commanded Hilkiah, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Abdon the son of Micah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah a servant of the king’s, saying,
Then the king gave orders to Hilkiah, Ahikam (Shaphan's son), Abdon (Micah's son), Shaphan the secretary, and Asaiah (one of the king's officials), saying,
King Josiah is assembling his most trusted officials to carry out an important mission after discovering God's law.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Josiah in ancient Judah, the temple was being repaired when the Book of the Law was discovered, revealing how the people had strayed from God's commands. This prompted Josiah, a reforming king, to send trusted officials to seek guidance from a prophetess named Huldah about the implications of the book. The officials mentioned, including Hilkiah the priest, were key figures in his court, helping to address this spiritual crisis.
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