17 They have emptied out the money that was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and into the hand of the workmen.
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2 Chronicles 34:17 In-Context
15 Hilkiyah answered Shafan the Sofer, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. Hilkiyah delivered the book to Shafan.
16 Shafan carried the book to the king, and moreover brought back word to the king, saying, All that was committed to your servants, they are doing.
17 They have emptied out the money that was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and into the hand of the workmen.
18 Shafan the Sofer told the king, saying, Hilkiyah the Kohen has delivered me a book. Shafan read therein before the king.
19 It happened, when the king had heard the words of the law, that he tore his clothes.