Story · 8 · Josiah and Huldah
The king tore his robes
When the newly found scroll was read to Josiah, he tore his clothes, realizing his ancestors had not obeyed its words and God's anger burned against them.
A text that shook a king.
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He sent the chief scribe Shaphan and others to 'inquire of Yhwh' through the prophet Huldah.
Bible reference: 2 Kings 22:11–13
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 119
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