OLD TESTAMENT

2 Kings 23:2

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The king went up to the LORD’s house, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him—with the priests, the prophets, and all the people, both small and great; and he read in their hearing all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the LORD’s house.

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Verse 2. Prophets. Chal. “scribes.” But there were many prophets at this time, who were ordered to come and renew the covenant with God.—He read, in person, acting as a mediator, in imitation of Moses, Josue, Samuel, Joiada, and Ezechias. Calmet.

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