2 Chronicles 34:14

Hilkiah Discovers Lost Book of the Law

14 When they were bringing out the money which had been brought into the house of the LORD, ¹Hilkiah the priest found the book of the law of the LORD given by Moses.

2 Chronicles 34:14 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 34:14

And when they brought out the money that was brought into the
house of the Lord
The Levites, who brought it out of the country into the temple, and from thence brought it to the high priest, who delivering it to the king's ministers, and they to the overseers, the repairs were begun:

and then Hilkiah the high priest found a book of the law of the Lord
given by Moses house of the Lord
The Levites, who brought it out of the country into the temple, and from thence brought it to the high priest, who delivering it to the king's ministers, and they to the overseers, the repairs were begun: (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:8). From hence, to the end of ( 2 Chronicles 34:28 ) , is the same as ( 2 Kings 22:8-20 ) . (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:9) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:10) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:11) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:12) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:13) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:14) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:15) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:16) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:16) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:17) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:18) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:19) (See Gill on 2 Kings 22:20)

2 Chronicles 34:14 In-Context

12 The men did the work faithfully with foremen over them to supervise: Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites of the sons of Merari, Zechariah and Meshullam of the sons of the Kohathites, and the Levites, all who were skillful with musical instruments.

13 They were also over the burden bearers, and supervised all the workmen from job to job; and some of the Levites were scribes and officials and gatekeepers.

14 When they were bringing out the money which had been brought into the house of the LORD , Hilkiah the priest found the book of the law of the LORD given by Moses.

15 Hilkiah responded and said to Shaphan the scribe, "I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD ." And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan.

16 Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported further word to the king, saying, "Everything that was entrusted to your servants they are doing.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Chronicles 34:9