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.
20
The king commanded Hilkiyah, and Achikam the son of Shafan, and `Avdon the son of Mikhah, and Shafan the Sofer, and `Asayah the king's servant, saying,