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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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A Dictionary of the Bible | 1997 | | © A Dictionary of the Bible 1997, originally published by Oxford University Press 1997. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

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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A Dictionary of First Names | 2006 | | © A Dictionary of First Names 2006, originally published by Oxford University Press 2006. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

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. Oxford University Press. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 24 Nov. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Hulda." A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. 2006. Retrieved November 24, 2009 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O41-Hulda1.html

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Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 1/8/2005; 342 words ; ...FROM PRINTED VERSION Today's listing Damian, Elizabeth Natalie, 79, DeMotte Hall, Robert Loren, 56, Crown Point Holtz, Huldah K., 82, Griffith Green, Larry, 49, Gary Gross, Clara Mae, 67, DeMotte Lappie, Anabelle, 82, Lowell Laskey, Elizabeth...
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