2 Chronicles 34:18

18 And then Shaphan told the king, "Hilkiah the priest gave me a book." Shaphan proceeded to read it out to the king.

2 Chronicles 34:18 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 34:18

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 34:14)

2 Chronicles 34:18 In-Context

16 who then gave it to the king. And along with the book, he gave this report: "The job is complete - everything you ordered done is done.
17 They took all the money that was collected in The Temple of God and handed it over to the managers and workers."
18 And then Shaphan told the king, "Hilkiah the priest gave me a book." Shaphan proceeded to read it out to the king.
19 When the king heard what was written in the book, God's Revelation, he ripped his robes in dismay.
20 And then he called for Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Abdon son of Micah, Shaphan the royal secretary, and Asaiah the king's personal aide.
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