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
During the reign of King Josiah in ancient Judah, the nation was undergoing a spiritual revival as the temple was being repaired and the long-lost Book of the Law was discovered. Josiah sent his officials, including the priest Hilkiah, to consult Huldah, a respected prophetess who lived in Jerusalem, to seek God's guidance on the book's warnings and promises. This event reflects a time when prophets played a key role in advising leaders during periods of religious reform.
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