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Huldah
the world
חֻלְדָּה chul.dah
Huldah (Hebrew: חֻלְדָּה, chul.dah) means “the world”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 3 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 2023 it was given to 6 children in the United States. Appears with Achbor in 2 Kings 22.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Huldah
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At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2023 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2023 | 6 | Steady |
| All-time total | 856 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 35 in 1920 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Kings 22:14 |
| Last appears | 2 Chronicles 34:22 |
| Cross-references | 71 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Tikvah co-occurrence Appears with Tikvah in 2 Chronicles 34.
- Harhas co-occurrence Appears with Harhas in 2 Chronicles 34.
- Shallum co-occurrence Appears with Shallum in 2 Chronicles 34.
- Asaiah co-occurrence Appears with Asaiah in 2 Kings 22.
- Hilkiah co-occurrence Appears with Hilkiah in 2 Chronicles 34.
- Achbor co-occurrence Appears with Achbor in 2 Kings 22.
- Micaiah co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Micaiah.
- Azaliah co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Azaliah.
Origin & meaning
A prophetess living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.14; married to Shallum (H7967H)
§ Huldah = "weasel"
a prophetess in the time of Josiah whom Josiah asked for an authoritative opinion on the book of the law which Hilkiah found
Huldah was a prophetess who was consulted by King Josiah's officials regarding the authenticity of the Book of the Law discovered during temple repairs.
The biblical story
Huldah was a prophetess who lived in Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah of Judah (640-609 BC). She is mentioned in 2Ki.22.14 and 2Ch.34.22 in connection with the discovery of the Book of the Law during the repair and restoration of the temple.
When the high priest Hilkiah found the Book of the Law, King Josiah sent a delegation, including Hilkiah and the royal secretary Shaphan, to consult Huldah regarding the authenticity and significance of the discovered scroll. This indicates that Huldah was a recognized and respected prophetess in Jerusalem at the time.
Huldah's prophetic message confirmed the genuineness of the Book of the Law and the consequences of Judah's disobedience to God's commandments. She declared that God would bring judgment upon Jerusalem and its inhabitants for their idolatry and unfaithfulness. However, she also conveyed a message of mercy for King Josiah, stating that because of his repentance and humility, he would not witness the calamity that would befall Judah (2Ki.22.15-20; 2Ch.34.23-28).
Huldah's role as a prophetess during this crucial time in Judah's history highlights the importance of prophetic ministry and the significance of the rediscovery of the Book of the Law in sparking religious reform under King Josiah. Her message of judgment and mercy reflects the central themes of the prophetic books in the Bible, emphasizing the consequences of disobedience and the importance of repentance.
Key verses
Huldah appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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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.
2 Kings 22:14 -
And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and they spake to her to that effect.
2 Chronicles 34:22
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2 Kings (1)
- 2 Kings 22:14
2 Chronicles (1)
- 2 Chronicles 34:22