2 Kings 22: Josiah and the Rediscovered Law

King Josiah follows the LORD faithfully and orders the temple repaired. During the work the high priest Hilkiah finds a scroll of God’s law, and Josiah is grieved when it is read to him. The prophetess Huldah confirms coming judgment on Jerusalem but says the humble king will die before it falls.

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During the temple work, who discovered the Book of the Law? How did it then reach King Josiah (2 Kings 22:8-10)?

Josiah found it himself while inspecting the temple repairsShaphan found it and hid it until the repairs were completeHilkiah found it; Shaphan took it and read it aloud to JosiahHuldah found it and sent it to the king with a message