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Focus · 2 Kings 22:14–20
Huldah gave the king’s delegation the Lord’s response to the recovered book of the law.
A summary of the passage, not a Bible quotation.01 · In its setting
What was happening?
After the law was found in the temple, Josiah sent officials to inquire of the Lord. They went to Huldah, a prophetess in Jerusalem.
02 · Read carefully
What does the text show?
Her message included both judgment for Judah and a distinct word to Josiah. The authority in the passage belongs to God’s word, which she delivered truthfully.
03 · Bring it into life
Consider your response
Let Scripture shape difficult counsel rather than saying only what people want to hear.
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- What two parts of Huldah’s message must be heard together?
- How might faithful truth-telling also involve care?
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