2 Chronicles 34:17

17 We took the money that was donated in the LORD's temple and gave it to the supervisors and the workmen."

2 Chronicles 34:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 34:17

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 34:14)

2 Chronicles 34:17 In-Context

15 Hilkiah told the scribe Shaphan, "I have found the book of the Teachings in the LORD's temple." Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.

16 Shaphan took the book to the king and reported, "We are doing everything you told us to do.

17 We took the money that was donated in the LORD's temple and gave it to the supervisors and the workmen."

18 Then the scribe Shaphan told the king, "The priest Hilkiah has given me a book." And Shaphan read it to the king.

19 When the king heard what the Teachings said, he tore his clothes [in distress].