II Kings 22:19
The Scripture
(19) Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith the LORD.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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