2 Kings 22:17

Huldah’s Prophecy · 2 Kings 22:14–20
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Translations

Modern
…because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’
Traditional
Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.
Literal
…because that they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, in order to provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. And My wrath will be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.’
Latin
…quia dereliquerunt me, et sacrificaverunt diis alienis, irritantes me in cunctis operibus manuum suarum: et succendetur indignatio mea in loco hoc, et non extinguetur.

Original

Hebrew
English
…because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’

Notes

this is what the LORD says: Like Miriam (Exodus 15:20) and Deborah (Judges 4:4), Huldah had the honor of sharing God's message with the people. Huldah confirmed Josiah's fears that God would punish Jerusalem for the people's unfaithfulness and many sins.

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 34:22–28

Glossary

Ahikam Book of the Covenant Book of Zephaniah Ezekiel, Book of Gods and Goddesses Judaism Kings, Books of First and Second Kohath, Kohathites Monotheism Temple

Topics

Asahiah: An officer of King Josiah Forsaking God: Punishment of Huldah: Foretells the Destruction of Jerusalem Idolatry: They Who Practise: Forsake God Josiah: King of Judah: Solicitude when the Copy of the Law Was Discovered and Read to Him Judgments are Sent, As Punishment For: Idolatry Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Repentance: Josiah, when he Heard the Law of God Which had been Discovered in the Temple by Hilkiah The Anger of God: Against: Idolatry Women: As Prophets: Huldah