Ii Kings 22, II Chronicles 34
From the Journals of Shaphan, the secretary
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She lived here in Jerusalem, so we didn't have far to walk.
We went to her small home and showed her the parchment that had been found in the temple. She read it then sat down. "You realize what this is, don't you? This is the Book of the Law."
"Yes," we all answered. "The king has sent us to you. He wants you to ask the Lord what is meant by the words in this book." I shuffled my feet remembering King Josiah's concern. She most likely will give us some bad news.
She left us alone for a time and went outside. We waited, hoping that the Almighty would not send his anger for the country's disobedience of His law.
The prophetess Huldah opened the door and walked into the room. She didn't smile. "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says, 'I am going to bring disaster on this place and its people. All the curses written in the book that has been read to King Josiah will come true because the people have turned away from me.
"'The men and women of Judah have burned incense to other gods and have done evil with their hands. I will punish them.
"'Tell the king this message: Because your heart listened to my words and was humble when you heard the words, and because you showed how sorry you were by tearing your robe and crying in my presence, I have heard you. You will not see the punishment I will bring on the people of Judah. It will happen after you die.'"
She folded her hands together and shook her head. "I wish I had better news to share. The Lord has spoken."
She walked us to the door. We talked about the message all the way back to the palace. It would be my duty to report to the king. How I wish the news was different.
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1. Where did the king send his messengers?
2. Why did he send them?
3. What did the messengers have with them?
4. What news did they hear?
5. Why did God spare King Josiah?
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