Go ye, enquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great is the wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened unto the words of this book, to do according unto all that which is written concerning us.
Go and ask the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah about the words in this book that was found. The LORD's anger burns greatly against us because our ancestors didn't listen to the words of this book or do everything that was written for us to follow.
King Josiah realizes that God is angry because previous generations ignored His laws, and he desperately wants to know what God expects them to do now.
📚 Historical Context
King Josiah had just discovered the Book of the Law (likely Deuteronomy) during temple repairs around 621 BC. This book had been lost or hidden during the reigns of his wicked predecessors, and when it was read to him, Josiah was horrified to realize how far Judah had strayed from God's commands. He immediately sought prophetic guidance about God's judgment and what could be done.
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