What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 34:22? So Hilkiah and those the king had designated • Hilkiah was the high priest who had just discovered “the Book of the Law of the LORD given through Moses” (2 Chron 34:14). • “Those the king had designated” (34:20–21) included Shaphan the scribe, Asaiah the king’s servant, and others—trusted officials sent by King Josiah. • By commissioning this team, Josiah showed personal humility and eagerness to know God’s will (cf. 2 Chron 34:3; 2 Kings 22:13). • Cross references: 2 Chron 29:4–6 (Hezekiah assembling priests); Proverbs 11:14 (safety in a multitude of counselors). went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess • God raised up both men and women to speak His word (Judges 4:4; Acts 21:9). • The delegation sought prophetic confirmation of the newly found scroll, underscoring the unity between written revelation and living proclamation (2 Peter 1:19–21). • Huldah’s ready access to the court suggests she was already recognized for faithful service. • Cross reference: 2 Kings 22:14 (parallel account). the wife of Shallum son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah • Specific family lines anchor the event in history, showing Scripture’s concern for verifiable details (Luke 3:1–2). • Shallum’s lineage indicates a family respected enough to be noted, highlighting God’s work through ordinary households. • Cross reference: 1 Chron 6:13–15 (priestly genealogies that establish credibility). the keeper of the wardrobe • Shallum’s role likely involved maintaining priestly and royal garments (cf. Exodus 28:2). • Such stewardship reflects purity and preparedness—fitting themes for Josiah’s reforms (2 Chron 34:8). • Cross reference: Nehemiah 7:70–72, where garments and temple items are carefully cataloged. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District • The “Second District” (or “Second Quarter”) was a newer area west or north of the Temple Mount, illustrating Jerusalem’s growth (Zephaniah 1:10). • Huldah’s proximity to the temple made consultation swift, emphasizing the accessibility of God’s word to sincere seekers (Psalm 119:18). • Cross reference: 2 Chron 34:29–30, where the king gathers all Judah in Jerusalem to hear Huldah’s message read from the scroll. summary 2 Chronicles 34:22 records King Josiah’s envoys approaching Huldah to verify and apply the recently rediscovered Law. Every phrase affirms God’s use of faithful servants—priests, officials, a prophetess, and even a wardrobe keeper—rooted in identifiable families and real locations. The verse showcases humble leadership that values Scripture, seeks prophetic insight, and acts quickly on divine truth, inviting us to do the same. |
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