Huldah: The Prophetess in the Bible

Welcome to our video about Huldah's life and her impact in the Old Testament. We'll learn about who Huldah was, her special role as a female prophet, and why her prophecy during King Josiah's time was important.

Huldah was a prophetess living in the Kingdom of Judah around 7th century BCE. She was married to Shallum, who had an important job in King Josiah's court. We don't know much about her personal life, but the Bible tells us she lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.

As a prophetess, Huldah gave a prophecy that was very important. When they found the Book of the Law while fixing Solomon's Temple, King Josiah sent his advisors to ask Huldah about it. She said that Judah would be in trouble because of their idol worship, but Josiah would be okay because he was sorry. This prophecy made Josiah start some important changes in Judah.

Huldah is unique because she's one of the few female prophets mentioned in the Old Testament. She had a strong voice and gave advice to the king and priests. Her legacy is special because she had power in a world where men were usually in charge. Even the king and his advisors asked for her advice, showing how important she was as a prophetess.

In this video, we'll dive deeper into Huldah's story and why her role during King Josiah's time was so important in the Kingdom of Judah. Her prophecy had a big impact on how Josiah ruled and the religion in Judah. Learning about her life and message helps us understand the role of women, what prophecy is all about, and what religion was like in the 7th century BCE.