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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 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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Hulda ♀ Biblical name (meaning ‘weasel’ in Hebrew), borne by a prophetess who foretold to Josiah the destruction of Jerusalem (2 Kings 22).

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