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Huldah
Huldah , in the Bible, prophetess, consulted by Josiah, King of Judah (640–609 BC) on the finding of the Law. She prophesied that divine judgment would fall on Judah, but that Josiah would die in peace before that judgment fell. While the first part of her prophecy was fulfilled, Josiah died in battle. |
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"Huldah." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Huldah." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Huldah.html "Huldah." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Huldah.html |
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Hulda
Hulda in Germanic mythology, the goddess of marriage and fertility; an aspect of the triple mother goddess who may also be personified as Berchta and Mother Holle, the ancient goddess of death.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Hulda." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Hulda." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Hulda.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Hulda." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Hulda.html |
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Hulda
Hulda ♀ Biblical name (meaning ‘weasel’ in Hebrew), borne by a prophetess who foretold to Josiah the destruction of Jerusalem (2 Kings 22).
Variant: Huldah. |
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Hulda." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Hulda." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Hulda1.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Hulda." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Hulda1.html |
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Huldah
Huldah A prophetess (2 Kgs. 22: 14) who advised King Josiah that the book of the law discovered in the Temple was genuine and that its provisions ought to be obeyed.
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Huldah." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "Huldah." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Huldah.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "Huldah." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Huldah.html |
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Hulda
Hulda ♀ (Scandinavian) 18th-century derivation of huld ‘sweet, lovable’.
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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Hulda." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Hulda." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Hulda.html PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Hulda." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Hulda.html |
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