2 Kings 22:14
2 Kings 22:14 in Multiple Translations
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.
So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her.
So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asaiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the second quarter); and they communed with her.
So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam and Achbor and Shaphan and Asaiah, went to Huldah the woman prophet, the wife of Shallum, the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the robes, (now she was living in Jerusalem, in the second part of the town;) and they had talk with her.
Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Acbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went and spoke to 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.
So Hilkiah the Priest and Ahikam, and Achbor and Shaphan, and Asahiah went vnto Huldah the Prophetesse the wife of Shallum, ye sonne of Tikuah, the sonne of Harhas keeper of the wardrobe: (and she dwelt in Ierusalem in the colledge) and they communed with her.
And Hilkiah the priest goeth, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, unto Huldah the prophetess, wife of Shallum, son of Tikvah, son of Harhas, keeper of the garments, and she is dwelling in Jerusalem in the second, and they speak unto her.
So Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe (now she lived in Jerusalem in the second quarter); and they talked with her.
So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her.
So Helcias the priest, and Ahicam, and Achobor, and Saphan, and Asaia went to Holda the prophetess the wife of Sellum the son of Thecua, the son of Araas keeper of the wardrobe, who dwelt in Jerusalem in the Second: and they spoke to her.
So Hilkiah, Ahikam, Achbor, Shaphan, and Asaiah went to ◄consult/talk with► a woman whose name was Huldah, who was a prophetess who lived in the newer/northern part of Jerusalem. Her husband Shallum, son of Tikvah and grandson of Harhas, took care of the robes that were worn in the temple (OR, by the king). Those five men told her about the scroll.
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2 Kings 22:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֣לֶךְ
חִלְקִיָּ֣הוּ
הַ֠/כֹּהֵן
וַ/אֲחִיקָ֨ם
וְ/עַכְבּ֜וֹר
וְ/שָׁפָ֣ן
וַ/עֲשָׂיָ֗ה
אֶל
חֻלְדָּ֨ה
הַ/נְּבִיאָ֜ה
אֵ֣שֶׁת
שַׁלֻּ֣ם
בֶּן
תִּקְוָ֗ה
בֶּן
חַרְחַס֙
שֹׁמֵ֣ר
הַ/בְּגָדִ֔ים
וְ/הִ֛יא
יֹשֶׁ֥בֶת
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
בַּ/מִּשְׁנֶ֑ה
וַֽ/יְדַבְּר֖וּ
אֵלֶֽי/הָ
וַ/יֵּ֣לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
חִלְקִיָּ֣הוּ
Chilqîyâh
H2518
Hilkiah
N-proper
הַ֠/כֹּהֵן
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-ms
וַ/אֲחִיקָ֨ם
ʼĂchîyqâm
H296
Ahikam
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עַכְבּ֜וֹר
ʻAkbôwr
H5907
Achbor
Conj | N-proper
וְ/שָׁפָ֣ן
shâphân
H8227
rock badger
Conj | N-proper
וַ/עֲשָׂיָ֗ה
ʻĂsâyâh
H6222
Asaiah
Conj | N-proper
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
תִּקְוָ֗ה
Tiqvâh
H8616
Tikvah
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
חַרְחַס֙
Charchaç
H2745
Harhas
N-proper
שֹׁמֵ֣ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal
הַ/בְּגָדִ֔ים
beged
H899
treachery
Art | N-mp
וְ/הִ֛יא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Conj | Pron
יֹשֶׁ֥בֶת
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
בַּ/מִּשְׁנֶ֑ה
mishneh
H4932
second
Prep | N-ms
וַֽ/יְדַבְּר֖וּ
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֵלֶֽי/הָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
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וַ/יֵּ֣לֶךְ
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.
חִלְקִיָּ֣הוּ
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.
הַ֠/כֹּהֵן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וַ/אֲחִיקָ֨ם
ʼĂchîyqâm
H296
"Ahikam"
Conj | N-proper
Ahikam was an Israelite who lived during the Divided Monarchy, and his name means my brother has risen. He was a high-ranking officer and protected the prophet Jeremiah. Ahikam was also the father of Gedaliah.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; son of: Shaphan (H8227B); brother of: Elasah (H0501J) and Gemariah (H1587H); father of: Gedaliah (H1436B) § Ahikam = "my brother has risen (arisen)" 1) son of Shaphan, an officer in Josiah's reign 2) protector of Jeremiah 3) father of Gedaliah
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: Ahikam. See also: 2 Kings 22:12; Jeremiah 40:11; Jeremiah 26:24.
וְ/עַכְבּ֜וֹר
ʻAkbôwr
H5907
"Achbor"
Conj | N-proper
Achbor was the name of several men in the Bible, including a son of Micaiah and a father of Elnathan, who lived during the time of King Josiah of Judah. The name means mouse and is mentioned in 2 Kings 22:12 and 2 Chronicles 34:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; son of: Micaiah (H4320); father of: Elnathan (H0494K); also called Abdon at 2Ch.34.20; Also named: av.don (עַבְדּוֹן "Abdon" H5658K) § Achbor = "mouse" 1) father of king Baal-hanan of Edom 2) son of Michaiah and contemporary of king Josiah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Achbor. See also: Genesis 36:38; 2 Kings 22:14; Jeremiah 26:22.
וְ/שָׁפָ֣ן
shâphân
H8227
"rock badger"
Conj | N-proper
Shaphan refers to a type of rock rabbit, likely a hyrax, or a man who lived during the Exile and Return, including a secretary of king Josiah of Judah.
Definition: rock badger, coney, the hyrax
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: coney. See also: Leviticus 11:5; Psalms 104:18; Proverbs 30:26.
וַ/עֲשָׂיָ֗ה
ʻĂsâyâh
H6222
"Asaiah"
Conj | N-proper
Asaiah was a name shared by several Israelites, including a prince of the tribe of Simeon and a servant of King Josiah. The name means 'made by Jehovah' and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:6 and other passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.15.6 § Asaiah or Asahiah = "made by Jehovah" 1) a prince of the tribe of Simeon in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 2) a servant of king Josiah of Judah 3) a Merarite Levite, chief of his family, in the time of David
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Asaiah. See also: 2 Kings 22:12; 1 Chronicles 9:5; 2 Chronicles 34:20.
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.
תִּקְוָ֗ה
Tiqvâh
H8616
"Tikvah"
N-proper
Tiqvah is a name that means hope, given to two Israelites, one the father of Jahzeiah and the other the father of Shallum, husband of prophetess Huldah. They lived during the time of king Josiah and Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.15; father of: Jahzeiah (H3167) § Tikvath or Tikvah = "hope" 1) father of Shallum, the husband of the prophetess Huldah in the time of king Josiah of Judah 2) father of Jahaziah (Tikvah) in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Tikvah. See also: 2 Kings 22:14; Ezra 10:15.
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.
חַרְחַס֙
Charchaç
H2745
"Harhas"
N-proper
Harhas was an Israelite man who lived during the Divided Monarchy period. He was the grandfather of Shallum, who was married to the prophetess Huldah. Harhas' name means very poor.
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; Also named: chas.rah (חַסְרָה "Hasrah" H2641) § Harhas = "very poor" grandfather of Shallum, the husband of Huldah, the prophetess
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Harhas. See also: 2 Kings 22:14.
שֹׁמֵ֣ר
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.
יֹשֶׁ֥בֶת
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.
וַֽ/יְדַבְּר֖וּ
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.
אֵלֶֽי/הָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
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.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 22:14
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- Context
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- 2 Kings 22:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 22:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 22:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 22:14
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 22:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
- Sermons on 2 Kings 22:14
Context — Huldah’s Prophecy
12and commanded Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Achbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the scribe, and Asaiah the servant of the king:
13“Go and inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah concerning the words in this book that has been found. For great is the wrath of the LORD that burns against us because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book by doing all that is written about us.”
14So 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.
15And Huldah said to them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Tell the man who sent you 16that this is what the LORD says: I am about to bring calamity on this place and on its people, according to all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read,Cross References
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| 1 | Judges 4:4 | Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 34:22 | 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. |
| 3 | Micah 6:4 | For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery. I sent Moses before you, as well as Aaron and Miriam. |
| 4 | Acts 21:9 | He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 10:22 | And Jehu said to the keeper of the wardrobe, “Bring out garments for all the servants of Baal.” So he brought out garments for them. |
| 7 | 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, |
| 8 | Nehemiah 7:72 | The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. |
| 9 | Luke 1:41–56 | 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.” Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.” Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. |
| 10 | Zephaniah 1:10 | On that day,” declares the LORD, “a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, a wail from the Second District, and a loud crashing from the hills. |
2 Kings 22:14 Summary
This verse tells us that King Josiah's representatives went to ask Huldah, a prophetess, what God wanted them to do, as they were concerned about the book of the law that had been found in the temple, similar to how we should seek God's guidance in our own lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. Huldah lived in Jerusalem and was the wife of a man who worked in the royal palace, which may have given her some connection to the king. The fact that the king's representatives went to her for advice shows that they respected her and believed she could hear from God, just as we should respect and listen to God's servants today, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21. By seeking Huldah's counsel, they were taking a step of faith and obedience, just as we are called to do in our own lives, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Josiah's representatives go to Huldah the prophetess instead of Jeremiah or another prophet?
Huldah was a respected prophetess in Jerusalem, and the king's representatives may have sought her counsel because of her reputation or proximity, as seen in 2 Kings 22:14, and as the Bible notes the importance of seeking wisdom from God's servants in Proverbs 11:14
What was the significance of Huldah's husband being the keeper of the wardrobe?
The keeper of the wardrobe was likely a position of responsibility in the royal court, and Huldah's marriage to Shallum may have given her a connection to the palace, as mentioned in 2 Kings 22:14, and as seen in other biblical examples of prophets and their families being involved in royal service, such as Nathan in 2 Samuel 7:2
Was Huldah a true prophetess of God, and how can we know?
Huldah's message in 2 Kings 22:15-20 was consistent with God's character and previous revelations, such as Deuteronomy 28:15-68, and her words came to pass, confirming her status as a true prophetess, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:22
What can we learn from the fact that Huldah was a woman serving as a prophetess in a patriarchal society?
Huldah's role as a prophetess demonstrates that God can use anyone, regardless of gender or social status, to speak His words and fulfill His purposes, as seen in Joel 2:28-29 and Acts 2:17-18
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can seek God's wisdom and guidance in my life, just as King Josiah's representatives sought Huldah's counsel?
- How can I be more attentive to the warnings and messages God sends me through His servants and Scripture, as seen in 2 Kings 22:13?
- In what ways can I use my own gifts and position to serve God and His people, just as Huldah used her prophetic gift to speak to the king's representatives?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to repent and turn back to God, just as King Josiah and the people of Judah needed to do in response to Huldah's message?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 22:14
So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went down to Huldah the prophetess,.... Such as were Miriam and Deborah; in imitation of those Satan had very early his women
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 22:14
So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
Unto Huldah the prophetess; for we read of women prophetesses, both in the Old and New Testament; as Miriam, , Deborah, , Hannah, 1 Samuel 2, Elisabeth, and the blessed Virgin, Lu 1, and Philip’ s daughters, . Quest. But why did he send to this woman, and not rather to Zephaniah, or Jeremiah, who were prophets in Josiah’ s days? Answ. Either, first, Because the king’ s earnest affection in this business required great haste; and she was in Jerusalem, which is therefore noted in the following part of the verse, when Jeremiah might at this time be at Anathoth, or in some more remote part of the kingdom; and the like may be said of Zephaniah, who also might not be a prophet at this time, though he was afterward, in the days of Josiah, which is all that is affirmed of him, . Or, 2. Because the king or his courtiers had longer and greater experience of the eminency of her prophetical gifts than of Jeremiah’ s, who began not to prophesy till the thirteenth year of Josiah, ; and being well assured of her fidelity in delivering the mind and counsel of God to those that inquired of her, they rightly concluded that it was much more considerable what message God sent, than by whom it was conveyed to them. In the college; where the sons of the prophets, or others who devoted themselves to the study of God’ s word, used to meet and discourse of the things of God, and receive the instructions of their teachers. Others both ancient and modern render it, in another or the second part, to wit, of the city, i.e. in the suburbs, which also were fortified and walled about by Hezekiah, .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
2 Kings 22:14 So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her.Ver. 14. Went unto Huldah the prophetess.] Souls have no sexes. They who vilify the female sex, especially with reference to religion, as some Papists have done, may here observe in point of holy prophecy, that male and female are all one in God as in Christ. The wife of Shallum.] Who was, say the Rabbis, Jeremiah’ s great-uncle, and much honoured in such a wife. Now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college.] Heb., In the second, in parte secunda ab eo, se., rege, in some part of the king’ s palace; and therefore sent to her, as nigh at hand, and of known abilities. The Chaldee hath it, In the house of learning. The Septuagint, In Mishneh, as if it were the name of a certain street in Jerusalem. Others, in repetitionum loco, in the school or college where the law was repeated. The Hebrews call Deuteronomy, Mishneh Torah, the repetition of the law. Faemellae in Vet.
Testamento non habuerunt spem salutis. - Collatores Bavar. Ap. Polyc. Lyser.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
(14) Went unto Huldah the prophetess.—Why not to Jeremiah or Zephaniah? Apparently because Huldah “dwelt in Jerusalem,” and they did not, at least at this time. Anathoth in Benjamin was Jeremiah’s town. Huldah, however, must have enjoyed a high reputation, as prophets are mentioned in 2 Kings 23:2. Keeper of the wardrobe.—Either the royal wardrobe or that of the priests in the Temple. (Comp. 2 Kings 10:22.) In either case Shallum was a person of consideration, as is further shown by the careful specification of his descent. In the college.—This is the rendering of the Targum, as if mishneh (“second”) were equivalent to the later Mishna. The word really means the second part of the city—i.e., the lower city. (See Nehemiah 11:9; Zephaniah 1:10.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
Verse 14. Went unto Huldah the prophetess] This is a most singular circumstance: At this time Jeremiah was certainly a prophet in Israel, but it is likely he now dwelt at Anathoth. and could not be readily consulted; Zephaniah also prophesied under this reign, but probably he had not yet begun; Hilkiah was high priest, and the priest's lips should retain knowledge. Shaphan was scribe, and must have been conversant in sacred affairs to have been at all fit for his office; and yet Huldah, a prophetess, of whom we know nothing but by this circumstance, is consulted on the meaning of the book of the law; for the secret of the Lord was neither with Hilkiah the high priest, Shaphan the scribe, nor any other of the servants of the king, or ministers of the temple! We find from this, and we have many facts in all ages to corroborate it, that a pontiff, a pope, a bishop, or a priest, may, in some cases, not possess the true knowledge of God; and that a simple woman, possessing the life of God in her soul, may have more knowledge of the Divine testimonies than many of those whose office it is to explain and enforce them. On this subject Dr. Priestley in his note makes the following very judicious remark: - "It pleased God to distinguish several women with the spirit of prophecy, as well as other great attainments, to show that in his sight, and especially in things of a spiritual nature, there is no essential pre-eminence in the male sex, though in some things the female be subject to the male."
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 22:14
14. Huldah the prophetess] Except Miriam the sister of Moses, who is called ‘a prophetess’ in Exodus 15:20, and Deborah (Judges 6:4) in the days of the judges, Huldah is the only woman spoken of in the Old Testament as endowed with prophetic gifts. For the term ‘prophetess’ as used in Isaiah 8:3 signifies only ‘a prophet’s wife’. Of Huldah we know only what is told us in this history. She lived in Jerusalem, and her husband, Shallum, was probably a Levite, as he had charge of what must have been the wardrobe for the vestments of the priests. The narrative here shews in what esteem she was held both by king and people, and her language in her answer has quite the prophetic character. She speaks not her own words but the message of the Lord the God of Israel, and even as Isaiah in the case of Hezekiah, she promises to Josiah, in the Lord’s name, that his supplication shall be answered. For ‘wife’ the LXX. has μητέρα, ‘the mother’, of Shallum, but with no warrant from the Hebrew. Tikvah … Harhas] These names appear in 2 Chronicles 34:22 as Tikvath and Hasrah. keeper of the wardrobe] See above on 2 Kings 10:22. There seems no doubt that the robes here alluded to are the robes of the priests, which are called by the same Hebrew word (απγιν) in Exodus 28:2-4; Exodus 29:5 and many subsequent passages of Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers. in the college] R.V. in the second quarter.
The Hebrew word ‘Mishneh’ here rendered ‘college’ has always something to do with ‘second’ or ‘double’, and in Zephaniah 1:10 it clearly refers to a part of the city of Jerusalem, and A.V. there translates it by ‘second’ (R.V. second quarter). Probably it was some additional suburban portion of the city, which was known by this name.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 22:14
Went unto Huldah - It might have been expected that the royal commissioners would have gone to Jeremiah, on whom the prophetic spirit had descended in Josiah’s 13th year Jeremiah 1:2, or five years
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 22:14
14. Huldah the prophetess — All we know of this celebrated woman is recorded here and in the parallel history of Chronicles. Even her husband and his ancestors are mentioned nowhere else.
Sermons on 2 Kings 22:14
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Qualifications for Spiritual Leadership - Part 2 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the qualities of a true leader. He highlights the importance of brokenness and humility in leadership, contrasting it with the ambition and s |
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Willing for Battle by Teresa Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of three individuals who willingly offered themselves for battle in a time when the enemy seemed to have the upper hand. The speaker |
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Female Ministry -or- Woman's Right to Preach the Gospel by Catherine Booth | Catherine Booth preaches about the importance of recognizing and embracing the gifts and calling of women in the ministry, challenging the traditional views that restrict women fro |
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Day 177, 1 Timothy 2 by David Servant | David Servant preaches on the importance of praying for and respecting governmental authorities, even if they are unbelieving or corrupt, as it can lead to a peaceful and godly lif |
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Deborah by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks explores the story of Deborah in Judges, emphasizing the spiritual decline of Israel due to a lack of authoritative leadership. He highlights that Deborah, as a wo |
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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 |
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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 |