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The priest who found the lost Book of the Law during Josiah's Temple repairs
Historically Verified
A clay seal stamp reading 'Belonging to Azariah son of Hilkiah' was dug up in the City of David in Jerusalem. Josephus also wrote about him.
open_in_newA high priest in the line of Aaron whose discovery of the forgotten scroll of God's Law sparked Josiah's sweeping religious reforms.
Fixing the House Nobody Maintained
2 Chronicles 34:8-13Hilkiah appears here in his role as high priest receiving the repair funds — he is the Temple authority overseeing the restoration project, and is about to make the discovery that will change everything.
Generosity on a Staggering Scale
2 Chronicles 35:7-9Hilkiah appears here as one of the chief officers of God's house contributing animals for the Passover — his generous donation follows Josiah's lead in funding the celebration.
Fixing What Was Broken
2 Kings 22:3-7Hilkiah is the high priest Josiah's secretary Shaphan is sent to meet, tasked with overseeing the distribution of Temple repair funds to the construction workers.
Cleaning House
2 Kings 23:4-7Hilkiah is commanded by Josiah to carry out the purge of the Temple — the same high priest who found the lost scroll now tasked with physically removing every object of pagan worship from God's house.
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