So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her.
So Hilkiah the priest, along with Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asahiah, went to see Huldah the prophetess. She was the wife of Shallum (who was the son of Tikvah and grandson of Harhas), and he was in charge of the royal wardrobe. Huldah lived in Jerusalem in the second district of the city, and they spoke with her there.
The writer is showing how King Josiah's officials sought God's word through Huldah, a female prophet, when they discovered the lost Book of the Law.
📚 Historical Context
In the days of King Josiah, who was a young and righteous king of Judah, the Book of the Law was discovered in the temple during renovations, prompting the king to seek spiritual guidance amid widespread idolatry and moral decline. A delegation of officials, including the high priest Hilkiah, went to Huldah the prophetess, a respected woman known for her divine insights, as prophets were key figures in interpreting God's will during this era of religious reform. This consultation occurred in Jerusalem, highlighting the role of prophets in addressing national crises.
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