II Kings 22:16
The Scripture
(16) Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Young King Josiah ordered repairs to the temple, during which Hilkiah the priest discovered the Book of the Law, and upon hearing it read Josiah tore his clothes in grief over Judah's disobedience. Josiah sent to the prophetess Huldah, who confirmed coming judgment on Jerusalem but promised Josiah would be spared it because of his humble heart.
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II Kings 20:17II Kings 21:12II Kings 21:13II Chronicles 34:24II Chronicles 34:25II Kings 25:1II Kings 25:2II Kings 25:3II Kings 25:4Leviticus 26:15Leviticus 26:16Leviticus 26:17
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