2 Chronicles 34:18

18 Then Shaphan the royal secretary told the king, "Hilkiah the priest has given me a book." And Shaphan read from the book 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 Shaphan took the book to the king and reported to Josiah, "Your officers are doing everything you told them to do.

17 They have paid out the money that was in the Temple of the Lord and have given it to the supervisors and the workers."

18 Then Shaphan the royal secretary told the king, "Hilkiah the priest has given me a book." And Shaphan read from the book to the king.

19 When the king heard the words of the Teachings, he tore his clothes to show how upset he was.

20 He gave orders to Hilkiah, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Acbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the royal secretary, and Asaiah, the king's servant. These were the orders: