2 Kings 22:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And she said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And she said to them, 'This is what the LORD God of Israel says: Tell the man who sent you to me,'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The prophetess Huldah is about to deliver God's message to the men King Josiah sent to inquire of the Lord.

📚 Historical Context

This verse introduces the prophetic message from Huldah, one of the few female prophets mentioned in the Old Testament. King Josiah had sent his officials to her after the Book of the Law was discovered during temple repairs, seeking to know God's will regarding the covenant violations described in the book. Huldah lived in Jerusalem during a time when prophets like Jeremiah and Zephaniah were also active.

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