And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to enquire of the LORD, so shall ye say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel concerning the words which thou hast heard;
And as for the king of Judah who sent you to ask the LORD about this, here's what you should tell him: 'This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says about the words you have heard:'
God is giving a specific message through the prophetess Huldah to King Josiah in response to his inquiry about the discovered Book of the Law.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Josiah in Judah, the temple was being repaired, and the Book of the Law was discovered, which revealed God's judgments against the people's sins. This prompted Josiah to send messengers to inquire of the Lord through the prophetess Huldah, seeking understanding and guidance. In this verse, Huldah is delivering God's direct response to Josiah, affirming his humble heart amid the nation's spiritual crisis.
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