17 The people of Judah have rejected me. They have offered sacrifices to foreign gods and have worshipped their own idols. I cannot stand it any longer. I am furious.
18 “Josiah, listen to what I am going to do.
19 I noticed how sad you were when you read that this country and its people would be completely wiped out. You even tore your clothes in sorrow, and I heard you cry.
20 So I will let you die in peace, before I destroy this place.”The men left and took Huldah's answer back to Josiah.