2 Kings 22:18-20

Living Bible

^18-19 But because you were sorry and concerned and humbled yourself before the Lord when you read the book and its warnings that this land would be cursed and become desolate, and because you have torn your clothing and wept before me in contrition, I will listen to your plea. ²⁰ The death of this nation will not occur until after you die—you will not see the evil that I will bring upon this place.”

So they took the message to the king.