2 Kings 22:14

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

חִלְקִיָּ֣הוּ

H2518

So Hilkiah

chilhijah, the name of eight israelites

הַ֠כֹּהֵן

H3548

the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

וַֽאֲחִיקָ֨ם

H296

and Ahikam

achikam, an israelite

וְעַכְבּ֜וֹר

H5907

and Achbor

akbor, the name of an idumaean and of two israelites

וְשָׁפָ֣ן

H8227

and Shaphan

a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e., probably the hyrax

וַֽעֲשָׂיָ֗ה

H6222

and Asahiah

asajah, the name of three or four israelites

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

חֻלְדָּ֨ה

H2468

unto Huldah

chuldah, an israelitess

#10

הַנְּבִיאָ֜ה

H5031

the prophetess

a prophetess or (generally) inspired woman; by implication, a poetess; by association a prophet's wife

#11

אֵ֣שֶׁת׀

H802

the wife

a woman

#12

שַׁלֻּ֣ם

H7967

of Shallum

shallum, the name of fourteen israelites

#13

בֶּן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#14

תִּקְוָ֗ה

H8616

of Tikvah

tikvah, the name of two israelites

#15

בֶּן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#16

חַרְחַס֙

H2745

of Harhas

charchas, an israelite

#17

שֹׁמֵ֣ר

H8104

keeper

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#18

הַבְּגָדִ֔ים

H899

of the wardrobe

a covering, i.e., clothing

#19

וְהִ֛יא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#20

יֹשֶׁ֥בֶת

H3427

now she dwelt

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#21

בִּירֽוּשָׁלִַ֖ם

H3389

in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#22

בַּמִּשְׁנֶ֑ה

H4932

in the college

properly, a repetition, i.e., a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or loc

#23

וַֽיְדַבְּר֖וּ

H1696

and they communed

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#24

אֵלֶֽיהָ׃

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 22 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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