2 Chronicles 34:22

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2 Chronicles 34:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

So Hilkiah and those the king had designated went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.

King James Version KJV

And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and they spake to her to that effect.

American Standard Version ASV

So Hilkiah, and they whom the king had commanded, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the second quarter); and they spake to her to that effect.

Bible in Basic English BBE

So Hilkiah, and those whom the king sent, went to Huldah the woman prophet, the wife of Shallum, the son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, the keeper of the robes (now she was living in Jerusalem, in the second part of the town); and they had talk with her about this thing.

Free Bible Version FBV

Hilkiah and those the king had selected went and talked with Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum, son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, custodian of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the city's second quarter.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then Hilkiah and they that the King had appoynted, went to Huldah the Prophetesse ye wife of Shallum, the sonne of Tokhath, the sonne of Hasrah keeper of the wardrobe (and she dwelt in Ierusalem within the colledge) and they communed hereof with her.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And Hilkiah goeth, and they of the king, unto Huldah the prophetess, wife of Shallum son of Tikvath, son of Hasrah, keeper of the garments, and she is dwelling in Jerusalem in the Second, and they speak unto her thus.

World English Bible WEB

So Hilkiah and those whom the king had commanded went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe (now she lived in Jerusalem in the second quarter), and they spoke to her to that effect.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed , went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and they spoke to her to that effect .

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And Helcias and they that were sent with him by the king, went to Olda the prophetess, the wife of Sellum the son of Thecuath, the son of Hasra keeper of the wardrobe: who dwelt in Jerusalem in the Second part: and they spoke to her the words above mentioned.

Translation for Translators T4T

So Hilkiah and the others went to talk with a woman whose name was Huldah, who was a prophetess who lived in the newer part of Jerusalem. Her husband Shallum who was the son of Tikvah, took care of the robes that were worn in the temple.

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2 Chronicles 34:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֵּ֨לֶךְ חִלְקִיָּ֜הוּ וַ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר הַ/מֶּ֗לֶךְ אֶל חֻלְדָּ֨ה הַ/נְּבִיאָ֜ה אֵ֣שֶׁת שַׁלֻּ֣ם בֶּן תוקהת תָּקְהַ֗ת בֶּן חַסְרָה֙ שׁוֹמֵ֣ר הַ/בְּגָדִ֔ים וְ/הִ֛יא יוֹשֶׁ֥בֶת בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם בַּ/מִּשְׁנֶ֑ה וַ/יְדַבְּר֥וּ אֵלֶ֖י/הָ כָּ/זֹֽאת

וַ/יֵּ֨לֶךְ yâlak H3212 to walk Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

חִלְקִיָּ֜הוּ Chilqîyâh H2518 Hilkiah N-proper

וַ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Conj | Rel

הַ/מֶּ֗לֶךְ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

חֻלְדָּ֨ה Chuldâh H2468 Huldah N-proper

הַ/נְּבִיאָ֜ה nᵉbîyʼâh H5031 prophetess Art | N-fs

אֵ֣שֶׁת ʼishshâh H802 woman N-fs

שַׁלֻּ֣ם Shallûwm H7967 Shallum N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

תוקהת Tôwqahath H8445 Tokhath N-proper

תָּקְהַ֗ת Tôwqahath H8445 Tokhath N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

חַסְרָה֙ Chaçrâh H2641 Hasrah N-proper

שׁוֹמֵ֣ר shâmar H8104 to keep V-Qal

הַ/בְּגָדִ֔ים beged H899 treachery Art | N-mp

וְ/הִ֛יא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Conj | Pron

יוֹשֶׁ֥בֶת yâshab H3427 to dwell V-Qal

בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 Jerusalem Prep | N-proper

בַּ/מִּשְׁנֶ֑ה mishneh H4932 second Prep | N-ms

וַ/יְדַבְּר֥וּ dâbar H1696 to speak Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp

אֵלֶ֖י/הָ ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep | Suff

כָּ/זֹֽאת zôʼth H2063 this Prep | Pron

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 34:22

וַ/יֵּ֨לֶךְ yâlak H3212 "to walk" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.

Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk

Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.

חִלְקִיָּ֜הוּ Chilqîyâh H2518 "Hilkiah" N-proper

Hilkiah was a significant Israelite with several roles, including high priest during Josiah's reign and father of Jeremiah. His name means my portion is Jehovah, reflecting his devotion to God.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.1.1; brother of: Shallum (H7967R); father of: Jeremiah (H3414L) § Hilkiah = "my portion is Jehovah" 1) father of Eliakim, an officer of Hezekiah 2) high priest in the reign of Josiah 3) a Merarite Levite, son of Amzi 4) another Merarite Levite, 2nd son of Hosah 5) one of those who stood on the right of Ezra when he read the law and probably a Levite and a priest 6) a priest of Anathoth, father of the prophet Jeremiah 7) father of Gemariah who was one of Zedekiah's envoys to Babylon

Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: Hillkiah. See also: 2 Kings 18:18; 2 Chronicles 34:14; Isaiah 22:20.

וַ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Conj | Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

הַ/מֶּ֗לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

חֻלְדָּ֨ה Chuldâh H2468 "Huldah" N-proper

Huldah was a prophetess in the time of King Josiah, who asked for her opinion on the book of the law found by Hilkiah. Her name means 'weasel'.

Definition: A prophetess living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.14; married to Shallum (H7967H) § Huldah = "weasel" a prophetess in the time of Josiah whom Josiah asked for an authoritative opinion on the book of the law which Hilkiah found

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Huldah. See also: 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 34:22.

הַ/נְּבִיאָ֜ה nᵉbîyʼâh H5031 "prophetess" Art | N-fs

A prophetess is a woman who speaks God's message, like Miriam and Huldah in the Bible. This word is also used to describe the wife of a prophet, like Isaiah's wife.

Definition: 1) prophetess 1a) ancient type endowed with gift of song (Miriam) 1b) later type consulted for a word (Huldah) 1c) false prophetess (Noadiah) 1d) wife of Isaiah the prophet

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: prophetess. See also: Exodus 15:20; 2 Chronicles 34:22; Isaiah 8:3.

אֵ֣שֶׁת ʼishshâh H802 "woman" N-fs

The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.

Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)

Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.

שַׁלֻּ֣ם Shallûwm H7967 "Shallum" N-proper

Shallum is a personal name in the Bible, referring to several Israelites, including a king of Judah who lived during the Divided Monarchy period, and is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:6, as the son of Jehoiakim and father of Zedekiah.

Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.6; son of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Nehushta (H5179); father of: Zedekiah (H6667I)(?) and Shealtiel (H7597A); also called Jeconiah at 1Ch.3.16,17; 2x27.20; 28.4; 29.2; Coniah at Jer.22.24,28; 37.1; Shallum at Jer.22.11; Jechoniah (KJV: Jechonias; NIV: Jeconiah) inMat.1.11; 1x Another name of ye.ho.ya.khin (יְהוֹיָכִין "Jehoiachin" H3078) § Shallum = "retribution" 1) son of Jabesh, conspirator and slayer of king Zachariah of the northern kingdom of Israel ending the dynasty of Jehu; assumed the throne and became the 15th king of the northern kingdom; reigned for one month and was killed by Menahem 2) the 3rd son of king Josiah of Judah and subsequent king of Judah; reigned for 3 months before he was taken captive to Egypt where he was placed in chains and later died 2a) also 'Jehoahaz' 3) husband of Huldah the prophetess in the reign of king Josiah of Judah. Maybe the same as 4 4) uncle of Jeremiah the prophet. Maybe the same as 3 5) a Simeonite, son of Shaul and grandson of Simeon 6) a Judaite, son of Sisamai and father of Jekamiah in the family of Jerahmeel 7) an Ephraimite, father of Jehizkiah 8) a son of Naphtali 9) a Korahite Levite, chief of a family of gatekeepers for the east gate of the temple 9a) maybe same as 13 10) son of Halohesh and ruler of a district of Jerusalem; also repairer of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 11) a priest, of the family of Eleazar, son of Zadok and father of Hilkiah in the family line of Ezra 12) a Korahite Levite, son of Kore, father of Maaseiah, and in charge of the work of the service. Maybe same as 9 13) a Levite gatekeeper who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Levite and descendant of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra

Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: Shallum. See also: 2 Kings 15:10; 1 Chronicles 9:19; Jeremiah 22:11.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

תוקהת Tôwqahath H8445 "Tokhath" N-proper

Tokahath was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He was the father of Shallum, who was married to the prophetess Huldah during King Josiah's reign in Judah.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.14; son of: Harhas (H2745); father of: Shallum (H7967H); also called Tokhath (Qere. Ketiv: Tokahath; KJV: Tikvath) at 2Ch.34.22; Another name of tiq.vah (תִּקְוָה "Tikvah" H8616G) § Tikvath or Tikvah = "hope" father of Shallum, the husband of the prophetess Huldah in the time of king Josiah of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Tikvath (by correction for H8616 (תִּקְוָה)). See also: 2 Chronicles 34:22.

תָּקְהַ֗ת Tôwqahath H8445 "Tokhath" N-proper

Tokahath was an Israelite who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He was the father of Shallum, who was married to the prophetess Huldah during King Josiah's reign in Judah.

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Tikvath (by correction for H8616 (תִּקְוָה)). See also: 2 Chronicles 34:22.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

Definition: : child/son

חַסְרָה֙ Chaçrâh H2641 "Hasrah" N-proper

Hasrah was an Israelite living during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Kings 22:14, and the father of Tikvah, related to the prophetess Huldah.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.14; father of: Tikvah (H8616); also called Hasrah at 2Ch.34.22; Another name of char.chas (חַרְחַס "Harhas" H2745) § Hasrah = "lack" grandfather of Shallum who was the husband of Huldah, the prophetess; also spelled 'Harhas'

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hasrah. See also: 2 Chronicles 34:22.

שׁוֹמֵ֣ר shâmar H8104 "to keep" V-Qal

To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.

Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from

Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.

הַ/בְּגָדִ֔ים beged H899 "treachery" Art | N-mp

In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.

Definition: treachery, deceit

Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.

וְ/הִ֛יא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Conj | Pron

This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.

Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)

Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.

יוֹשֶׁ֥בֶת yâshab H3427 "to dwell" V-Qal

This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.

Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)

Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.

בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם Yᵉrûwshâlaim H3389 "Jerusalem" Prep | N-proper

Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.

Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split

Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.

בַּ/מִּשְׁנֶ֑ה mishneh H4932 "second" Prep | N-ms

Mishneh means a second or duplicate, like a copy of a document, or something that is double in amount, also referring to a second in order or rank, like a secondary position or a copy of a law.

Definition: 1) double, copy, second, repetition 1a) double 1b) copy (of law) 1c) second (in order) 1c1) second rank 1c2) second in age 1d) second quarter or district

Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: college, copy, double, fatlings, next, second (order), twice as much. See also: Genesis 41:43; 1 Chronicles 15:18; Isaiah 61:7.

וַ/יְדַבְּר֥וּ dâbar H1696 "to speak" Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp

To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.

Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight

Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.

אֵלֶ֖י/הָ ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep | Suff

כָּ/זֹֽאת zôʼth H2063 "this" Prep | Pron

This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how

Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.

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2 Chronicles 34:22 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 34:22
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:22
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:22
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:22
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 34:22
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 34:22

Context — Huldah’s Prophecy

20and commanded Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king: 21“Go and inquire of the LORD for me and for those remaining in Israel and Judah concerning the words in the book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that has been poured out on us because our fathers have not kept the word of the LORD by doing all that is written in this book.”

22So Hilkiah and those the king had designated went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.

23And Huldah said to them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Tell the man who sent you 24that this is what the LORD says: I am about to bring calamity on this place and on its people, according to all the curses written in the book that has been read in the presence of the king of Judah,

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Luke 2:36	There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
2	Exodus 15:20	Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a tambourine in her hand, and all the women followed her with tambourines and dancing.
3	2 Kings 22:14	So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.
4	Luke 1:41–45	When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.”
5	Judges 4:4	Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time.
6	Acts 21:9	He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

2 Chronicles 34:22 Summary

This verse tells us that King Josiah sent some trusted advisors, including Hilkiah, to ask the Lord for guidance through a prophetess named Huldah, who was a wife and a mother living in Jerusalem. Huldah was someone who listened to God and spoke His words to others, similar to how God spoke through prophets like Isaiah in Isaiah 1:1-31. We can learn from this verse that it's okay to ask for help and guidance from people who are close to God, and that God can speak to us in different ways, just like He spoke to the people of Israel in Judges 20:18. By seeking the Lord's counsel and being obedient to His word, we can avoid the consequences of disobedience and experience His blessing, as promised in Deuteronomy 28:1-14.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did King Josiah send Hilkiah and the others to inquire of the Lord?

King Josiah sent Hilkiah and the others to inquire of the Lord because he was concerned about the wrath of the Lord that had been poured out on them due to their fathers' disobedience, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:21, and he wanted to know what the Lord had to say about the book that had been found, which is similar to when the people of Israel inquired of the Lord in Judges 20:18.

Who was Huldah the prophetess and what was her role?

Huldah was a prophetess who lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District, and she was the wife of Shallum, the keeper of the wardrobe, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:22, and her role was to speak the words of the Lord to the people, similar to other prophetesses like Deborah in Judges 4:4.

What can we learn from the fact that Hilkiah and the others went to Huldah to inquire of the Lord?

We can learn that seeking the counsel of godly people who are sensitive to the Lord's voice is important, as seen in Proverbs 11:14, and that God can speak through various means, including prophetesses like Huldah, as mentioned in Joel 2:28-29.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?

This verse is a continuation of King Josiah's response to the discovery of the book of the law, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 34:19-21, and it sets the stage for Huldah's prophecy in 2 Chronicles 34:23-24, which warns of the calamity that will come upon Judah if they do not repent, similar to the warnings given in Isaiah 1:1-31.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can seek the Lord's counsel in my life, just like King Josiah did?
How can I be more sensitive to the Lord's voice, like Huldah was, and what role can I play in speaking the Lord's words to others?
What are some areas in my life where I need to repent and turn back to the Lord, just like Judah needed to do?
How can I be more obedient to the Lord's word, just like King Josiah was, and what are some consequences of disobedience that I can learn from in this passage?
What can I learn from Huldah's example about the importance of humility and faithfulness in serving the Lord?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 34:22

[See comments on 2 Chronicles 34:14]

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:22

2 Chronicles 34:22 And Hilkiah, and [they] that the king [had appointed], went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and they spake to her to that [effect]. Ver. 22-26. See 2 Kings 22:14-18.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:22

(22) And they that the king had appointed.—The Hebrew text is defective. We may restore it from the LXX., “and they whom the king had commanded”; or better, perhaps, from the Syriac and Vulg., “and all they whom the king sent,” Three MSS. read, “and the king’s princes,” a plausible correction. 2 Kings 22:14 adds the names (2 Chronicles 34:20 supra).Son of Tikvath.—Heb., Tϋkahath. Kings, “Tikvah.” The LXX., Θεκωε, the Syriac, Tekwa, and the Vulg., Thecuath, show that Tikvah or Tikvath is right. (The final h and th of Chronicles arise from blending these two equivalent spellings.) Son of Hasrah.—Kings, son of Harhas. So the LXX., Apΰy; but the Syriac (Hasdβ) and Vulg. support Hasrah. In the college.—In the second quarter y i.e., the lower city. To that effect.—2 Chronicles 32:15 (“on this manner”). Added by the chronicler. The differences in the text of the oracle which follows are mostly due to alteration of the original, which is more exactly given in Kings.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 34:22

Verse 22. Huldah the prophetess] See on 2Kg 22:14.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 34:22

22. they that the king had appointed] R.V. they whom the king had commanded. The verb âmar has seemingly fallen out of the Heb. text. the prophetess] This title is given to Miriam (Exodus 15:20), Deborah (Judges 4:4), Anna (Luke 2:36); cp. also Nehemiah 6:14; Revelation 2:20. Tikvath] R.V. Tokhath. In 2 Kin. “Tikvah.” Hasrah] In 2 Kin. “Harhas.” keeper of the wardrobe] Lit. “keeper of the garments.” The Heb. word for garments (bĕ ?gâdim) is applied to a king’s robes (2 Chronicles 18:29), to a high priest’s vestments (Exodus 28:2; Exodus 28:4), and to clothes in general; it is therefore not easy to say what office precisely is here referred to. Some in consideration of 2 Kings 10:22 have thought that the garments here meant were ecclesiastical and not royal. in the college] R.V. in the second quarter; so Zephaniah 1:10 (R.V.). A second, newer division of the city seems to be meant, but precisely what part is not known. Cp. Nehemiah 11:9 (with Ryle’s note on second over the city).

Sermons on 2 Chronicles 34:22

	Sermon	Description
	Last Revival by Jacob Prasch	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God based on truth rather than marketing tactics or popular trends. He highlights the biblical concep
	A True Widow by Erlo Stegen	In this sermon, the minister tells a story about a woman who confronts a man about breaking his promise to marry her. The story escalates as more women come forward with the same c
	The Walk of Faith - Part 3 by Larry Ainsworth	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a near-drowning experience to illustrate the consequences of disobedience. He emphasizes the importance of doing the right
	The Discipline of Focus by Todd Atkinson	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in the Christian life. They highlight the need to go beyond momentary conviction and instead cultivate a discipl
	Luke 2:36-40. Anna the Prophetess. by Favell Lee Mortimer	Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about Anna, an aged prophetess who lived a holy life dedicated to serving God through fasting, prayers, and good works. Anna's constant habit of prayer
	Meditations on Anna by Barry Kirk	Barry Kirk preaches on the life of Anna, a prophetess who was totally committed to God, serving Him with fastings and prayers night and day. Anna, despite her old age and social st
	Continue in Prayer by Charles E. Cowman	Charles E. Cowman emphasizes the importance of consistent and fervent prayer, drawing examples from Anna, Abraham, Jacob, and Jesus to illustrate the power and necessity of perseve