And the king commanded Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Achbor the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan the scribe, and Asahiah a servant of the king’s, saying,
The king gave orders to Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam (Shaphan's son), Achbor (Michaiah's son), Shaphan the secretary, and Asahiah (one of the king's officials), telling them:
King Josiah is assembling a team of trusted religious and government leaders to carry out an important mission.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Josiah in the 7th century BC, the kingdom of Judah was in a period of spiritual neglect due to idolatry from previous rulers, but Josiah was committed to reforming the nation. When repairs were ordered for the temple in Jerusalem, the high priest Hilkiah discovered the long-lost Book of the Law, which revealed God's commands that had been ignored. This prompted Josiah to send trusted officials, including Hilkiah, to consult a prophetess for guidance on how to respond.
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